Bahri, a prominent figure in global logistics and transportation, has forged a training partnership with the Saudi Logistics Academy (SLA), a non-profit institution dedicated to preparing young Saudi talent in various sectors such as logistics, supply chain management, e-commerce, and marketing. This collaboration aims to bolster job prospects and cultivate skills specifically within the maritime logistics industry.
According to the terms of the two-year agreement, SLA will provide training and certification to Saudi candidates in multiple disciplines for placement within Bahri’s operational divisions. Through a structured 12-month program, participants will acquire practical experience and theoretical expertise tailored to meet Bahri’s precise job criteria. This initiative supports career advancement for aspiring professionals and promotes the logistics sector's sustainability by cultivating a proficient national workforce capable of advancing innovation and industry standards.
Hisham AlKhaldi, Chief Support Officer at Bahri highlighted the significance of this agreement, stating, “Our agreement with SLA stems from a desire to enrich Bahri with highly-trained young specialists and create greater synergy between national training organization, educational institutions, and the increasingly competitive Saudi job market. By leveraging our combined expertise, we aim to establish a thriving ecosystem for the students, fresh graduates, and early careerists who will become tomorrow’s industry leaders”.
Dr. Abdullah Alabdulkarim, CEO of SLA, commended the partnership, stating, “With more international talent present within the Kingdom than ever before, providing the Saudi workforce with ample opportunities for upskilling and career development is essential to enhance competitiveness, foster innovation, and drive sustainable economic growth. At SLA, we eagerly anticipate our partnership with Bahri, which will see us train nearly a dozen Saudi talents to assume leading roles within one of the Kingdom’s most vital sectors”.
Since its inception in 1978, Bahri has utilized its robust capabilities, locally-sourced talent, and technical prowess across six major business units to become a pivotal player in advancing Saudi Arabia’s maritime logistics sector. Committed to enhancing Saudi Arabia's stature as a leading global hub for logistical services, Bahri is dedicated to reinforcing the Kingdom’s presence in international markets through transformative growth initiatives.
