Dubai-based luxury retailer Chalhoub Group has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia to bridge the gap between academia and the industry and boost the luxury retail sector.
This partnership aligns with the Group’s goals of strengthening its contribution to youth employability and career opportunities in the country by providing sector-related workshops and mentorship training to enhance skills and encourage career growth within the fashion sector.
Deputy country manager of Saudi Arabia at Chalhoub Group, Mohammad Aldabbagh, said: “Chalhoub Group is dedicated to driving nationalisation, nurturing talent development, advancing youth employability, and developing exciting platforms to promote youth education in the retail and fashion sectors.
“This partnership supports our commitment to the Kingdom in developing talent and supporting bright talents throughout their career journeys.”
Chalhoub Group will also work closely with the University to develop a fashion curriculum that aligns with the evolving needs of the fashion industry in the region and globally.
Dean of the Research and consulting institute at King Abdulaziz University, Dr Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, said: “At King Abdulaziz University, we are committed to helping our students excel in their careers following their graduation.
“This partnership with Chalhoub Group will provide our students and graduates with invaluable knowledge and experiences through new internships, trainings and career openings as well as event and networking opportunities. This is designed to enhance our students’ technical and soft skills and prepare them for successful careers in the industry over the long term.”
Earlier this year, as part of its support for career development amongst Saudi youth, Chalhoub Group launched earlier this year ‘My Bold Future’ campaign to highlight limitless career opportunities for the new generation of Saudi youth in the retail sector.
