RIYADH, Sept 28 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, revealed yesterday, the kingdom’s plan to build a competency-based industrial sector, Al Ekhbariya local TV reported.
He made the remarks during a meeting, about the newly launched Human Capability Development Programme, highlighting that, Saudi companies have high capabilities and international competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Education Minister, Hamad Al Sheikh, noted that the programme will help improve the skills of students and provide lifetime education opportunities for citizens.
Ahmed Al Rajhi, the minister of Human Resources and Social Development, said, the programme also aims to develop the labour market, starting from preparing youths for the future.
The programme was launched on Sept 15, by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
As a national strategy, to enhance the competitiveness of the labour market, it includes 89 initiatives aimed at achieving 16 strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
