Ernst & Young (EY) has opened its EY Academy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), marking the academy’s foray into the MENA region.
Through its academy, the professional services firm aims to speed up talent development across KSA and the wider MENA region.
This initiative makes the firm the first among its peers to secure a licence to operate an academy in KSA.
Located in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar, the EY Academy delivers bespoke programmes for public and private sector entities to upskill and reskill their staff.
These programmes prioritise areas crucial to economic development, including finance and accounting, leadership and management, data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as sustainability and innovation.
EY said that the academy’s digital offerings are designed to fast-track the development of essential skills and knowledge through practical, work-focused learning programmes tailored for employees at all levels.
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By GlobalDataEY MENA chairman and CEO Abdulaziz Al-Sowailim said: “We are pleased to expand the EY Academy capabilities into the MENA region. We chose to first launch this in KSA to further support the nation’s Vision 2030 goals of developing a more agile and innovative business landscape.
“At EY, we believe a human-centric approach is key to building a future-ready workforce and we look forward to adding value to both the public and private sector with our expertise and world-class research.”
EY Academy programmes will align with the latest trends and technologies to maintain relevance, offering certified and globally recognised courses.
The academy will draw from the firm’s global knowledge assets and develop tailored curricula, fostering future-ready qualifications.
Sessions will be delivered by a diverse group of professionals, including industry veterans, certified trainers, and subject matter experts.
The Saudi government has endorsed the EY Academy’s programmes.
By tailoring programmes to meet specific Saudi market needs, the EY Academy aims to provide businesses with a skilled workforce capable of navigating both local and global challenges.
