Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: - With a joint mission to strengthen the skills and employability of the future Saudi workforce, PwC’s Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East, and Applied College at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in a fast growing and evolving job market.

The collaboration, formalised during a signing ceremony at PwC's Academy office in Riyadh last week, was led by Dr. Abdullah Alsallum, CEO of Applied College of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, and Samar Sayegh, PwC Partner and PwC’s Academy ME Leader.  Also in attendance were Dr. Mohammed Yamani, Director General of International Affairs Office, Omar Al Sagga, PwC’s Assurance Leader and a delegation of faculty heads and business heads from both organisations.

The MoU reflects PwC’s continued commitment to supporting the development of the region’s economies and societies. As part of this collaboration, PwC’s Academy will help IMSIU students earn globally recognised qualifications and certifications in high-demand fields of accounting, finance, HR and digital to enhance their employability in the international job market. Students will also benefit from career readiness sessions on a range of technical topics and learn from industry experts about potential career pathways following graduation.

Samar Sayegh, PwC Partner and PwC’s Academy ME Leader said: “The next-generation leaders are the driving force behind the nation’s ambitious growth vision and it is our privilege to empower them to maximise their potential. Our MoU with IMISU further reinforces our continued efforts to upskill the Saudi National workforce and we are confident of the positive impact this collaboration will have on advancing the human capabilities development agenda.”

Dr. Abdullah Alsallum, CEO of Applied College of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University said: “This MoU aligns with both the Kingdom’s vision for a future-proofed economy, and our vision as an academic institution of providing our students with the best possible education to prepare them for successful careers. We believe that our collaboration with PwC’s Academy, a world-renowned leader in professional development, will provide our graduates with both the skills and confidence required to become the next generation of leaders in tomorrow’s workforce."

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About PwC’s Academy

PwC’s Academy is the talent and skills development business of PwC. We are committed to supporting the sustainable growth of talent across the region. We operate across the Middle East and are part of a growing network of PwC Academies present in over 40 countries worldwide.

For further information on PwC Academy, please contact pwcacademy@mojo-me.com or visit www.pwcacademy-me.com

About Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is one of the major state comprehensive academic institutions in Riyadh. It started offering Islamic and humanities programs, before expanding to areas of sciences, engineering and medicine, to keep up with the requirements and needs of the Saudi labor market, and to participate in supporting sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It offers, through its colleges and institutes, several programs in various fields and sciences across a wide range of educational levels: diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programs, while achieving academic and research excellence.

For further information on Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, please contact us via

https://crm.imamu.edu.sa or visit https://imamu.edu.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx