Chalhoub Group signed a memorandum of understanding with King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, with the aim to bridge the gap between academia and the industry, by creating a pool of talented graduates who can actively contribute to the sector’s growth and expansion.
The MoU was signed at the university in Jeddah, in the presence of Mohammad Aldabbagh, deputy country manager at Chalhoub Group, and Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, dean of the Research and Consulting Institute at KAU.
This partnership aligns with Chalhoub Group’s goals of strengthening its contribution to youth employability and career opportunities in the Kingdom by providing sector-related workshops and mentorship training to enhance skills and encourage career growth within the fashion sector. Chalhoub Group will also work closely with the university to develop a fashion curriculum that aligns with the evolving needs of the fashion industry in the region and globally.
Aldabbagh said: “Chalhoub Group is dedicated to driving nationalization, nurturing talent development, advancing youth employability, and developing exciting platforms to promote youth education in the retail and fashion sectors. This partnership supports our commitment to the Kingdom in developing talent and supporting bright talents throughout their career journeys.”
Al-Ghamdi said: “At King Abdulaziz University, we are committed to helping our students excel in their careers following their graduation. This partnership with Chalhoub Group will provide our students and graduates with invaluable knowledge and experiences through new internships, training and career openings, as well as event and networking opportunities. This is designed to enhance our students’ technical and soft skills and prepare them for successful careers in the industry over the long term.”
As part of its continuous efforts to support career development among Saudi youth, Chalhoub Group launched earlier this year “My Bold Future” campaign to highlight limitless career opportunities for the new generation of Saudi youth in the retail sector.
For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The group has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and more than 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion and art de vivre categories. More recently, the group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewelry and eyewear.
