Qiddiya-KAUST partnership to boost careers for Saudi students

A picture taken on April 25, 2019, shows the entrance to the city of Qiddiya, south of the capital Riyadh. (AFP)

• Topics focused on job opportunities as part of Qiddiya’s social responsibility program and KAUST’s commitment to providing students with an education that is relevant to the Kingdom’s developing industries

RIYADH: The Qiddiya Investment Company, in partnership with the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST), has held two remote interactive conferences for the university’s students aimed at helping them bridge the gap between education and employment.
The conferences were presented by Qiddiya Investment Company’s executive directors.
Topics focused on job opportunities as part of Qiddiya’s social responsibility program and KAUST’s commitment to providing students with an education that is relevant to the Kingdom’s developing industries.
Qiddiya CEO Michael Reininger said: “Starting with our social responsibility, and in order to maximize our internship programs’ benefits, we aspire to break new ground for industries and career opportunities for graduates.”