Saudi telecom operator, Mobily has become the first telecommunications company in the Kingdom to be recognized as an Authorized Training Employer of ICAEW —- the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. The partnership, which supports the Saudi Vision 2030, will see Mobily offer Saudi nationals ICAEW's prestigious ACA qualification. Mobily is Saudi Arabia's largest data center operator and the new partnership is part of its strategy to not only develop the Kingdom's telecommunications and IT sector, but further reinforce its commitment to the Kingdom's Saudization policies. By providing Saudi nationals access to ICAEW's internationally recognized qualification and training, and supporting the development of their skills and abilities, Mobily will empower national talent to lead in the company's key roles. Khaled Abanami, chief financial officer of Mobily, said: "Mobily is proud to be the first telecommunications company in the Kingdom to be an Authorized Training Employer with ICAEW. In line with the Kingdom's Saudization policies, we aim to provide Saudi nationals with the right education and support that is consistent with the requirements of the global telecommunications market. "We believe this will help bolster our operational efficiency, to provide the best services to our customers, while at the same time contribute to the development of the Kingdom's telecommunication sector." Completing the ACA qualification enables professionals to use the title ‘ICAEW Chartered Accountant'. Valued by businesses worldwide, more than 5,000 employers are currently training ACA students. The qualification provides students with the combination of finance knowledge, accountancy skills and real-world business experience they need to succeed. Michael Armstrong FCA, ICAEW Regional Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, said: "ICAEW works with employers worldwide to support the professional development of their teams. As an ICAEW Authorized Training Employer, Mobily – which is committed to the empowerment of local talent — will help prepare employees for the internationally recognized ACA qualification." "Throughout the world, our training partners benefit from being able to attract the best talent and develop the next generation of business leaders. Our partnership with Mobily supports the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 economic strategy and reaffirms its commitment to Saudization, by developing in local talent the skills needed to be globally competitive." The knowledge and skills provided by the ACA means that ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly sought-after professionals — the qualification is held by board members in 78 of FTSE 100 companies. — SG
