The extent of the collaboration includes different universities at various different levels, including Al Faisal, King Saud, Yamama, King Abdulaziz, Effat , KFUPM and Technical Training College.
These activities are part of a broader promotion of sciences and engineering undertaken by the Group in the country, with the longer term objective being to:
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Develop collaboration through the development of engineering courses,
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Organize Thales days inside engineering and sciences faculties in the Kingdom, and
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To explore the possibility of further engagement for engineering and science students that might include exposure wherever the Group is present.
Based on a strategic vision to contribute to the development of Saudi capabilities through education and knowledge transfer, Thales has co-founded the Al Faisal University, and is represented on the board of trustees. Thales also shares it鈥檚 expertise during engineering courses.
Thales also participates in Al Faisal career days to promote engineering to young talented Saudis and also works through provision of summer and internship trainings to support new graduates to take their first steps in a professional environment.