Bahri partners with SLA to train Saudi logistics talents

Hisham Alkhaldi, chief support officer at Bahri, and Dr. Abdullah Alabdulkarim, chief executive of the Saudi Logistics Academy, at the signing ceremony.
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Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has entered into a training agreement with the Saudi Logistics Academy, a nonprofit training facility established to qualify young Saudi talent across several industries including logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, and marketing. The agreement aims to enhance employment opportunities and skills development in the maritime logistics sector.

Under the terms of the two-year agreement, SLA will train and qualify a number of Saudi candidates in various specializations for placement across Bahri鈥檚 business units. Through a structured 12-month program, participants will gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge tailored to meet Bahri鈥檚 specific job requirements. This initiative not only fosters career growth for aspiring professionals but also contributes to the sustainability of the logistics sector by nurturing a skilled national workforce capable of driving innovation and industry excellence.

Hisham Alkhaldi, chief support officer at Bahri, highlighted the significance of this agreement, saying: 鈥淥ur agreement with SLA stems from a desire to enrich Bahri with highly-trained young specialists and create greater synergy between national training organizations, 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鈥檚 industry leaders.鈥�

Dr. Abdullah Alabdulkarim, CEO of SLA, added: 鈥淲ith 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鈥檚 most vital sectors.鈥�

Established in 1978, Bahri has leveraged its established capabilities, locally sourced talents, and technical excellence across six key business units to emerge as a cornerstone in the nation鈥檚 efforts to transform and propel growth within the maritime logistics sector. With a commitment to bolstering 萝莉视频鈥檚 position as a premier international gateway for logistical services, Bahri is dedicated to strengthening the Kingdom鈥檚 presence in global markets.