Salam, a leading homegrown telecom company in Saudi Arabia, has received the ‘Labour Award for Private Sector’ in the category of Localization/Saudization, highlighting its commitment to nurturing Saudi talents.
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain, the Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor, presented the award to Ahmad Al-Anqari, the CEO of Salam. The recognition reflects the company’s excellent performance in boosting localization rates and providing job opportunities for Saudi talents.
The award highlights the significance of the qualitative initiatives adopted by Salam in enhancing the work environment and supporting localization in the telecommunications and information technology sector.
Samar Al Salem, Senior Vice President of Human Capital at Salam, stressed that the company aims not just for employment but to empower and nurture national talents through comprehensive programs with a focus on creating future leaders and strengthening their capabilities to align with the evolving demands of the labor market.
The company has introduced unique programs to develop national skills, such as the “Salam Pioneers” program, which offered training and employment opportunities for more than 240 students. Additionally, the “Salam Center for Research and Innovation” supports female talents, alongside the “Hamamat” program, which prepares second-level leadership for executive positions.
This esteemed recognition emphasizes Salam’s unwavering commitment to developing the Saudi labor market and contributing to sustainable employment goals by providing a work environment based on empowerment, development, and investment in local talents to ensure a more prosperous economic future. This falls in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
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