Administration posts to be filled by Saudis at BAE Systems

Each of the Saudis has either taken up his new position or is in the latter stages of training prior to taking up the new roles.

Since being recruited for the positions last year, the individuals have undergone training and familiarisation at the BAE Systems' joint venture Saudi Development and Training. This ensured that English language, computing skills and knowledge of BAE Systems' processes will enable the recruits to step into their new posts.

BAE Systems' head of HR, Abdulhadi Al Abdullah, welcomed new recruits to the company at Saudi Development and Training's offices.

'Over half of our 4,600-strong workforce in the Kingdom is comprised by Saudi nationals. Both in terms of growth in proportion and in overall numbers this is something to which we are committed.'

'The range of development extends from aircraft technicians, in which we have 350 Saudis either qualified or in training, to other areas, such as administration. We expect this to gather momentum in years to come.'

BAE Systems has been present in Saudi Arabia since 1973 and is one of the largest employers in the private sector. Internationally, the company is engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.