Ericsson and Mobily have launched a joint skills development programme in Saudi Arabia aimed at helping young people build digital, professional and leadership capabilities while gaining greater exposure to career opportunities across the information and communications technology sector.
The initiative combines interactive learning sessions, mentoring and career guidance delivered by experts from both companies.
It is designed to improve participants’ readiness for future career pathways while strengthening awareness of opportunities emerging across Saudi Arabia’s expanding digital economy.
Programme combines technical and professional skills
The programme covers a broad range of areas, including career development, employability, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Participants will also receive training in leadership, communication and problem-solving.
The structure is intended to combine technical exposure with the professional skills required to enter and progress within the ICT sector.
Ericsson and Mobily will jointly design and deliver the programme, with speakers and subject matter experts from both organisations contributing practical knowledge and industry experience.
Mentoring and career guidance form key component
Beyond classroom-style learning, participants will have opportunities to engage directly with professionals from Ericsson and Mobily.
That interaction is intended to give young people a clearer understanding of different ICT career pathways and the skills required for specific roles.
The mentoring component also gives participants access to professionals working directly across telecom and technology environments, which can help connect academic or general digital skills with real-world career expectations.
Mobily links initiative to national talent development
Mobily Chief Human Resources Officer Mohammed Al Shammari said the programme reflects the company’s focus on developing national talent and supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
“We believe that building a sustainable digital future starts with investing in promising national talent and empowering them to play an active role in shaping this future,” Al Shammari said.
He added that the collaboration is intended to give Saudi youth greater exposure to the ICT sector and help translate their ambitions into meaningful career opportunities.
Ericsson focuses on digital inclusion and workforce readiness
Ericsson Saudi Arabia President Håkan Cervell said the programme is designed to help young people better prepare for opportunities across the ICT sector.
“By bringing together expertise from Ericsson and Mobily, this initiative aims to provide practical learning, mentoring and career insights that support youth development and digital inclusion in Saudi Arabia,” Cervell said.
The partnership also builds on wider knowledge-sharing efforts between the two companies.
Skills development becomes more important as digital investment grows
Saudi Arabia’s rapid investment in telecommunications, AI and digital infrastructure is increasing demand for specialised technology talent.
As networks become more software-driven and AI capabilities are integrated into enterprise and telecom operations, companies will require workers with both technical and broader business skills.
Programmes that combine digital training with communication, leadership and problem-solving can therefore help address the gap between basic technology education and employer-ready capability.
Why this matters
Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation depends not only on infrastructure investment, but also on whether the local workforce can support increasingly sophisticated technology environments.
The Ericsson-Mobily programme addresses that challenge by connecting young people directly with industry expertise and giving them visibility into potential career paths.
Its broader value lies in helping translate national digital ambitions into a more capable domestic talent base.
Editor’s note
The most useful aspect of the initiative is its emphasis on practical exposure rather than technical training alone.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in 5G, AI, cloud and digital services, but long-term value will depend on whether local talent can move into specialised and leadership roles across those sectors.
The key measure will be scale and outcomes. If Ericsson and Mobily can convert the programme into sustained mentoring, internships, hiring pathways or repeat cohorts, it could become more meaningful than a short-term awareness initiative.
