Online event
Overview of skills opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tuesday 13 January at 10:00AM
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Explore skills opportunities in Saudi Arabia, debunking myths and offering expert tips from DBT specialists on succeeding in the market.
What you’ll learn
- Hear an insider view of the skills opportunities in the region and how best UK companies can capitalise on this.
- Learn about the KSA Human Capability Initiative and Vision 2030 and how these initiatives have highlighted the appetite for UK expertise
- What UK companies can do to succeed in the KSA market and how to avoid common pitfalls to your success in market
Description
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is of increasing interest to UK exporters but for some there is still a shroud of mystery to this market. This webinar hopes to bust some of the myths about the KSA market. DBT Skills Specialist, Jonathan Ledger and Regional Lead for MEAP and Pakistan, Chris Boobier will share their unique insights of the region and how best to navigate your way to success.
Speakers
Jonathan Ledger
Technical and Vocational Education & Training Skills and Professional Bodies Specialist, Department for Business and Trade
Jonathan is the specialist skills adviser for the development and implementation of the UK Government’s International Education Strategy.
He supports cross-departmental strategic policy development and implementation for vocational and professional skills within the UK.
Chris Boobier
Regional Lead for MEAP & Pakistan, DBT
Chris Boobier is the Regional Lead for Middle East and Pakistan, China and Hong Kong in the Department for Business and Trade International Education team. He has worked in education-related roles for nearly 20 years, previously leading the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Chevening programme in China based at the British Embassy Beijing – and as Head of External Relations and Business Development at Wellington College International Tianjin.