HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, presided over the graduation ceremony of the 13th class of male and female students of the Energy Institute, in the presence of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, at the Green Hall in Dammam.

The Governor said the strong support the energy sector receives from the leadership has helped build an advanced national system for qualifying and empowering national talent, stressing that investing in people is the cornerstone of sustainable development and the Kingdom's competitiveness in vital sectors.

More Than 3,000 Trainees Graduate

The Energy Institute celebrated the graduation of more than 3,000 male and female trainees from its job-linked technical diploma program, sponsored by 51 of the largest companies in the energy sector. The graduates will join the labor market in support of localization goals and the strengthening of national talent in the sector.

The ceremony also saw the graduation of 136 engineers from the Engineer Development Program, strengthening the institute's role in preparing specialized talent for the petrochemical refining and energy-related industries.

Expansion Projects and Training Agreements

The Governor inaugurated a number of new expansion projects for the institute, including the expansion of its Dammam headquarters, the establishment of a new training institute in the Western Region, and the launch of a specialized firefighting and survival skills center in cooperation with RelyOn.

The ceremony also saw the signing of training agreements with 14 leading energy companies to train and qualify 3,728 male and female trainees, strengthening the readiness of national talent for the future needs of the labor market.

Continued Support for National Talent

The Governor praised the Energy Institute's role in preparing qualified national talent, congratulated the graduates on their achievement and wished them success in their careers and in contributing to national development and the Kingdom's standing in the energy and industrial sectors.

At the close of the ceremony he honored the sponsors, supporters and partners who contributed to the success of the institute's training and qualification programs.

At a Glance

  • Location: Dammam
  • Institution: Energy Institute
  • Graduates: more than 3,000 trainees
  • Engineer program: 136 engineers
  • Training agreements: 14 companies
  • Trainees covered by the agreements: 3,728
  • Sponsoring companies: 51 energy companies