Partnership signed to develop Saudi leadership in the automotive field - As-salamu alaykum
As-salamu alaykum - A new agreement was signed in Riyadh to boost localization of Saudi Arabia’s automotive sector and strengthen ties between industry and education.
The memorandum of understanding between the National Automotive and Vehicles Academy (NAVA) and Prince Mohammed bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) was formalized at the EV Auto Show. It was signed by Mohammed Al-Suhaim, managing director of NAVA, and Zeger Degraeve, executive dean of MBSC.
The MoU focuses on developing national talent and preparing future Saudi leaders with the skills needed for industrial transformation and technological innovation in the automotive field. Al-Suhaim said NAVA’s mission is to train qualified nationals who can support economic growth in line with the Kingdom’s industrial goals, and called the collaboration with MBSC an important step toward building skilled local teams.
Degraeve noted the natural fit between technical training and leadership education, saying that working with NAVA helps develop leadership within teams driving innovation in vehicles and sustainable mobility. He pointed out that Saudi Arabia’s automotive sector is advancing rapidly, especially in electric vehicles and sustainable transport, and that their goals align around fostering responsible leadership and organizational growth.
Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together to design leadership and technical programs, pursue joint research on modern vehicle technologies, and run community-focused projects to raise awareness about innovation and entrepreneurship in transportation. The partnership is set to run through the end of 2028, providing a long-term framework for cooperation in education, research, and industrial innovation.
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