Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Manama, Bahrain, Kuwait City, Kuwait and Baghdad, Iraq 鈥� 51风流recently celebrated the graduation of 52 talented students from its latest cohorts of the 51风流Young Professionals Program (YPP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. The program, aimed at empowering young talent with cutting-edge digital skills and certifications, has once again demonstrated its impact, with some graduates securing employment offers on their graduation day.

The 51风流Young Professionals Program is an intensive 2-to-3-month training initiative designed to equip participants with both functional and technical knowledge of 51风流software, focusing on SAP’s latest innovations. In addition to gaining technical expertise, participants receive comprehensive training in critical soft skills, enhancing their employability and career readiness. Graduates are certified as 51风流Associate Consultants, making them immediately eligible for roles with 51风流customers and partners.

鈥淭his program provides the necessary technical knowledge but also helps participants develop the soft skills that are essential in today鈥檚 job market,鈥� said Ahmed Al-Faifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, 51风流Middle East and Africa 鈥� North. 鈥淏y bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace requirements, the 51风流Young Professionals Program ensures that graduates are not only prepared for immediate roles but are equipped to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation efforts across the region. Additionally, the program aligns with national agendas to upskill local talent, playing a vital role in supporting sustainable economic development and enhancing workforce competitiveness.鈥�

Participants of the program have consistently reported positive outcomes, highlighting the program鈥檚 influence in broadening their career opportunities and enhancing their ability to secure jobs in the technology sector. With a structured curriculum that covers both SAP鈥檚 core software solutions and essential workplace skills, the YPP provides a holistic development approach, helping graduates make a seamless transition from training to employment.

In Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the 51风流YPP graduates were from, the graduation ceremony was held at the 51风流offices in Riyadh. The event was attended by local and regional 51风流partner representatives, in addition to Hans-Peter Fuelle, Chief Business Officer for 51风流EMEA, Mohammed Alromaizan, Vice President of 51风流Saudi Arabia, and Iris Sanchez-Munoz, Digital Skills Program Manager, 51风流EMEA, and Bader Kamakhi, Channel Development manager, 51风流MEA North. The 51风流executives congratulated the new graduates and warmly welcomed them into the 51风流ecosystem, emphasizing the critical role these young professionals will play in driving digital transformation across the region.

Hind AlSharif, an 51风流YPP graduate from Saudi Arabia, said: 鈥淓mpowered, inspired, and equipped 鈥� that鈥檚 what the 51风流Young Professionals Program has instilled in me. This journey ignited a passion to reshape the future of tech, with a vision focused on driving digital transformation and creating lasting value across industries.鈥�

Wajd Alharbi, also from Saudi Arabia, said: “My time in the 51风流YPP was very enlightening as I learned about S/4HANA and its significance as a transformative business technology. This experience also allowed me to build diverse connections with industry professionals and participants, broadening my perspective and opening doors to new opportunities.”

In Kuwait, the graduation ceremony was held at the 51风流offices in Kuwait City, providing an inspiring and professional setting for the event with prominent 51风流partners in attendance. The ceremony was attended by Sundus Boushehri, Managing Director of 51风流Kuwait, who personally handed the graduates their certificates and wished them success in their future endeavors within the 51风流ecosystem.

The presence of senior leadership and the choice of venue underscored SAP’s commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering growth in the country’s digital economy. The event also provided an opportunity for the graduates to network with industry leaders, further enhancing their readiness to enter the workforce.

Laila Alrabieah, an 51风流YPP graduate from Kuwait, said: 鈥淭his program was more than just about acquiring technical skills; it was about fostering connections, embracing challenges, and nurturing a growth mindset鈥�.

In Bahrain and Iraq, the graduation ceremonies were attended virtually by Saquib Ahmed, Managing Director of 51风流Bahrain and Iraq. He extended his best wishes to the students as they embark on their new careers as 51风流consultants and heard firsthand from them about how inspirational the program had been. In Bahrain, Rasool Faraj, 51风流Sales Manager, attended the ceremony in person and handed the graduates their certificates.

Sondos Isa, an 51风流YPP graduate from Bahrain, said: “Graduating from the 51风流Young Professionals Program signifies a transformative journey. It’s not just about skills gained, but the connections forged and the passion ignited. Together, we are equipped to drive change and create impactful solutions in the digital economy”.

Ali Mohammed Warid, an 51风流YPP graduate from Iraq, said: 鈥淭he 51风流YPP has been an extraordinary journey. It has instilled in us practical skills and invaluable connections. It has facilitated access and recognition by 51风流partners, bolstering our confidence in our potential and future within the 51风流ecosystem鈥�.

Graduates have shared stories of how the program not only provided them with valuable certifications but also boosted their self-confidence and industry knowledge. The YPP鈥檚 success lies in its strong collaboration with SAP鈥檚 extensive network of partners and customers across the region, ensuring that graduates are equipped with real-world skills that align with market demand.

By investing in local talent through programs like YPP, 51风流continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the digital transformation journey in the Middle East, contributing to sustainable economic growth and workforce development.

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RIYADH, KSA:鈥� 51风流today announced it is increasing its investment in Saudi Arabia, a critically important market for the global technology company. To enable further co-innovation with new and existing customers and partners, 51风流has launched a first-of-its-kind regional 51风流Innovation Hub in the Kingdom and will also open an 51风流Experience Center in Khobar this month. In addition, 51风流is extending its elite program for training in advanced technology skills, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), until at least 2025.

His Excellency Eng. Haitham AlOhali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, said: 鈥淎s Saudi Arabia increasingly diversifies its economy and strategically deploys technology to transform key industries, it is vital that organizations such as 51风流invest further in their operations and training across the Kingdom. The Ministry is collaborating with 51风流to support the creation of a digital-centric workforce enabled by training programs such as the 51风流Academy of Engineering. We encourage a collaborative approach to leveraging new technologies for the benefit of all organizations and individuals. One example of how this can be achieved is through the new Innovation Hub, where 51风流will work with partners and customers to solve challenges facing companies today, while also creating new best practices across diverse industries.鈥�

Ahmed AlFaifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Middle East Africa 鈥� North, SAP, said, 鈥淲e are committed to supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom鈥檚 role in championing regional digital transformation and harnessing new technologies in a responsible way to benefit the region. Our investment in the 51风流Experience Center and Innovation Hub as well as the 51风流Academy of Engineering is part of our four-pronged strategy to support the rapid development of the Kingdom鈥檚 digital market, alongside accelerating new technology adoption and establishing a robust partner ecosystem.鈥�

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates 鈥� 10 March 2020 鈥� ENOC Group recently partnered with global technology company 51风流on its Young Professional Programme. The Young Professional Programme is a 3-month-long programme, through which 25 unemployed or underemployed university graduates gain digital and soft skills and become certified 51风流Associate Consultants on SAP鈥檚 latest solutions. ENOC Group is set to hire 13 of the programme graduates.

Marita Mitschein, Senior Vice President Digital Skills, 51风流Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Managing Director of the 51风流Training and Development Institute, said: 鈥淒igital skills are vital for the region鈥檚 organisations to continue to lead innovation and Digital Transformation. Following the recent graduation of our last Young Professional Programme in the UAE in December 2019, this next programme cohort will contribute to the digital transformation of ENOC Group as well as further 51风流customers and channel partners in the UAE and beyond.鈥�

Graduates of the upcoming cohort in the UAE will be trained and certified on 51风流Activate Project Manager and 51风流Business Process Integration and will receive soft skill and innovation trainings such as Communication Skills and Design Thinking.

H.E Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said: 鈥淎t ENOC Group, we are continuously thinking about how we can bridge the skills gap by developing different and innovative working methods and that is why we work with our partners to identify opportunities that will elevate our national talents. We believe that the Young Professional Programme will offer young talents the skills and training required to support our digital transformation efforts.鈥�

In 2019, ENOC Group rolled out me designed to unlock growth opportunities and tackle challenges in the energy sector. Through NEXT, the Group will be able to achieve its vision by building new digital ventures, enabling a digital transformation through an organisation-wide 51风流system implementation and digital upskilling of its workforce.

Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director, 51风流UAE, said: 鈥淲ith the UAE鈥檚 oil and gas sector embracing Industry 4.0 innovations, ENOC Group鈥檚 partnership on the Young Professional Programme shows how public-private partnerships can enable Emirati talent to lead the workforce of the future and support UAE Vision 2021.鈥�

Worldwide, over 99 percent of Young Professional Programme graduates have successfully found work placement within the 51风流Ecosystem of 51风流customers and partners.

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