The first Saudi graduates of Rawabi United Safety Services , with Sheikh Abdulaziz Alturki, Rawabi Holding Group Chairman and Osman Ibrahim, Rawabi Holding Group President & CEO. THE first Saudi graduates of Rawabi United Safety Services (RUSS) – a Rawabi Holding Group's subsidiary – employment training program were recently honored at a function by Sheikh Abdulaziz Alturki, Rawabi Holding Group Chairman and Osman Ibrahim, Rawabi Holding Group President & CEO. The event was attended by Dinesh Appalraju, General Manager of RUSS, in addition to top management at Rawabi Holding and RUSS' employees. Noaf Alturki, Vice President, Corporate Services of Rawabi Holding Group, highlighted the importance of the training program which aims to develop and prepare the Saudi youth in dealing with their future work responsibilities. “Our focus is on training and development which remains the key to success. This particular training aims to advance the Saudi youth, and so we are proud of this elite group who have received the necessary training that will equip them to face their duties with confidence and professionalism.” She added “this program targets secondary school students and college graduates, it provides them with the necessary level of skill and expertise which seeks to develop their talents and strengthen their professionalism through development programs.” Appalraju expressed his appreciation for the Group's efforts towards strengthening the youths' skills through motivating and encouraging them via training and development programs. He emphasized the company's plans for professional development toward safety while urging the graduates to move forward and achieve the goals. Appalraju moreover said “the company displayed its commitment to the development of Saudi citizens and recruitment of the best Saudi youth talents to the safety sector. These graduates have gone through a number of theoretical courses, and have then experienced the actual work environment through practical courses before joining the work force here at RUSS.” Upon completion of the training, the graduates joined the company. “We appreciate the dedication shown by the trainees, in addition to their self-confidence, elements which will surely lead to their achieving their goals as was the goal of this training program,” he added. Rawabi Holding Group's CSR department also inaugurated a partnership with HRDF titled “Career Education and Development, Fast Track” initiative, which aims to implement 5 intensive programs specializing in the educational and professional development of youth in the various cities in the Kingdom, in addition to organizing a talent exhibit and training professional advisers. — SG
