Ericsson and Mobily have announced a joint ICT skills program in Saudi Arabia to provide young professionals with training in digital technologies and leadership. The initiative delivers practical learning sessions and mentorship led by specialists from both telecommunications companies.
Objectives of the ICT Skills Program
The initiative seeks to expand youth awareness of career opportunities within the communication technology sector. In addition, the curriculum covers multiple technical subjects alongside personal development tracks, supporting broader national talent readiness goals across the Kingdom.
Participants receive direct career guidance from industry specialists. Consequently, the sessions focus on practical applications in artificial intelligence, emerging tools, leadership methods, and workplace problem-solving techniques.
Core Focus Areas and Curriculum Structure
The two companies designed the curriculum to combine technical expertise with essential business competencies. Specifically, the modules address employability, structured communication, and technical domain knowledge relevant to the modern telecommunications industry.
Subject matter experts and speakers from both organizations will lead the interactive sessions. This collaborative approach allows participants to gain direct exposure to real-world operational environments and network systems.
Leadership Perspectives on Digital Inclusion
“At Mobily, we believe that building a sustainable digital future starts with investing in promising national talent and empowering them to play an active role in shaping this future. Our collaboration with Ericsson reflects the importance of bringing efforts together to support the aspirations of Saudi youth and create an environment that enables them to gain greater exposure to the ICT sector.”
Mohammed Al Shammari, Chief Human Resources Officer at Mobily
Leadership from Ericsson also noted the importance of technical literacy in preparing local talent for specialized industry roles.
“Building digital skills and awareness can help young people prepare for opportunities across the ICT sector. By bringing together expertise from Ericsson and Mobily, this initiative aims to provide practical learning, mentoring and career insights that support youth development and digital inclusion in Saudi Arabia.”
Håkan Cervell, Saudi Arabia President at Ericsson
Alignment with National Development Goals
The collaboration aligns with the ongoing digital transformation targets of Saudi Vision 2030. Through specialized education efforts, both entities plan to continue knowledge-sharing activities across the country.
Ultimately, this ICT skills program aims to establish sustainable learning channels between enterprise specialists and emerging local talent in the technology sector.
