Private sector urged to train Saudi youth

The private sector is being asked to train more Saudi youngsters. (SPA)
Updated 11 May 2019
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Private sector urged to train Saudi youth

  • Hadaf is overseeing the summer training program in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development

RIYADH: The Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) has called on private-sector institutions to offer training opportunities to students through the summer training program Saifi.

Registration and presentation of opportunities will be available within the next two months, and the program will be implemented on July 7.

Hadaf is overseeing the summer training program in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, chambers of commerce, private-sector institutions, training bodies and students.

The fund stressed the importance of institutions’ commitment to quality training and discipline, as well as introducing the values ​​of work to students to provide them with the appropriate skills and experience to help them enter the labor market.

Hadaf has prepared an electronic guidebook for institutions on the Saifi website to explain how to participate in the program. Student applicants should be at least 17 years old. Private-sector establishments with 25 or more employees are obliged to join the Saifi program. 


Saudi Arabia summons Iranian ambassador over attacks

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Saudi Arabia summons Iranian ambassador over attacks

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Alireza Enayati, on Sunday following what it described as Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and several neighboring countries.

During the meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji conveyed the Kingdom’s strong dissatisfaction and condemnation of the attacks, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Elkhereiji stressed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of any violations of state sovereignty, warning that such actions undermine regional security and stability.

He also said the Kingdom would take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory.

The summons comes amid rising regional tensions following reported Iranian actions targeting Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.