The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia has signed a major workforce development agreement with Lenovo Saudi Arabia to train and employ 100 Saudi men and women across high-value technical and engineering roles.
The signing took place during the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held in Riyadh.
Forged under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar AlKhorayef, the agreement is a key pillar of the Kingdom’s national agenda to develop world-class industrial capabilities and strengthen human capital in priority sectors.
As per the agreement with HRDF, Lenovo will launch its first specialized industrial training program in Saudi Arabia, designed to equip national talent with globally competitive skills for careers in advanced manufacturing and high-tech industrial operations.
The initiative will include training inside and outside the Kingdom, supported by HRDF. This agreement also aligns with Lenovo’s strategic partnership with Alat. It reinforces the human capabilities initiative in advanced manufacturing, which was announced at the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh.
The program is designed to equip 100 Saudi nationals with specialized expertise for critical roles within the advanced manufacturing sector. Participants will be prepared for careers spanning multiple disciplines, including various engineering fields, materials management and planning, and production and industrial engineering.
The curriculum focuses on building expertise in quality management and strategic operations, creating a robust talent pipeline for Saudi Arabia’s industrial goals. Selected candidates will become full-time Lenovo employees while enrolling in the four-month ISTDAM Advanced Talent Development Program, an intensive course tailored for high-tech manufacturing roles.
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The HRDF-Lenovo partnership underscores Saudi Arabia’s dedication to building a world-class national workforce prepared to lead the Kingdom’s growing industrial and technological sectors. Highlighted at the UNIDO General Conference, it positions Saudi Arabia as a global sustainability frontrunner and showcases its strategic focus on human capital development.
With companies like Lenovo entering Saudi Arabia’s advanced industrial ecosystem, which merges cutting-edge infrastructure, strategic investments, and a skilled workforce, a replicable model for future collaborations is established. This alliance paves the way for Saudi Arabia to emerge as a global hub for innovation, attracting leading-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, automation, and sustainable manufacturing, further supporting Vision 2030 goals.
