SABB stresses continuation of effective Saudisation strategy

His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, Governor of Riyadh and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Saudisation handed over to Dr. Kasib Al Rashidi, Head of Learning and Development of SABB a memento and a certificate of thanks and appreciation for SABB efforts in supporting and encouraging Saudisation and employment programs.

The award has been offered in appreciation of SABB support of the event as a diamond sponsor and continued support of Saudisation and employment programs, as well as for its distinguished efforts in attracting Saudi qualified cadres, employment and training of IPA graduates. This qualified the Bank to win the IPA award for 3 consecutive years.

Commenting on the event, Mr. Tareq Al-Shubaily, General Manger Human Resources of SABB said the presence of HRH Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Governor of Riyadh and Chairman of the Higher Committee For Saudisation at the event and extension of award to SABB reflects the Leadership keenness to appreciate the Bank's efforts and those of all other institutions who achieve higher Saudisation percentages which constituting an encouragement and support for these sectors.

SABB has focused during the last years on establishing a long-term effective strategy for effective Saudisation by attracting Saudi graduates from universities, colleges, institutes and higher schools to join them to the continuous training programs, which have been specially designed to develop the skills of staff. To this effect SABB has established 3 training centers, which are the best equipped among other banks. Such centers assume the preparing of annual training plans for all different sectors including the new staff in addition to continued training of present staff each according to their requirements. Training courses range between 6 months and one year to qualify newly joined staff.