Zain KSA, a leading telecom company in Saudi Arabia, has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) to empower people with disabilities by providing them with specialised training, development, and job opportunities.

The initiative, reflecting the telecom's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality, aims to boost the workforce participation of people with disabilities in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. All registered users on the MHRSD platform falling under this category will also benefit from exclusive and customised offers. The collaboration aims to promote equal job opportunities in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to improve social services, especially for people with disabilities, through training, development, and workforce integration.

Loluwah Saad Alnowaiser, Executive Vice President of HR for Zain KSA, commented on the initiative, “Our commitment goes beyond advancing telecommunications and digital services. We are dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation among young talent throughout the Kingdom. Rooted in our belief that every individual possesses unique potential, we view it as our responsibility as Saudi leaders to cultivate and invest in this talent. This commitment aligns with our broader strategy to foster diversity and inclusivity within the workplace and society at large."

"Since 2018, we have actively pursued initiatives, such as the We Able initiative, to advance these goals. At Zain KSA, we are dedicated to attracting, training, and developing talented individuals with disabilities. We equip them with the scientific and professional skills needed to pursue fulfilling careers aligned with their abilities. Our goal is not just to retain this exceptional talent, but to nurture and empower them, enabling them to play an active role in community development," he added. 

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Eng. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Hadithia, Assistant Undersecretary for Rehabilitation and Social Guidance, MHRSD added, “We are committed to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to contribute to the nation's social and economic progress. Our partnership with the private sector is instrumental in achieving seamless integration in this area, aligning with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”