21 OCT 2026

Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has signed a professional partnership agreement with the Applied College at the University of Jeddah to strengthen collaboration in training, professional development, and national talent development. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress (SMLC).

The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry by providing cooperative field training opportunities for students, jointly developing training and qualification programs aligned with labor market needs, and facilitating knowledge exchange while leveraging the expertise and capabilities of both organizations. Areas of collaboration also include delivering training programs, providing academic and professional support, and contributing to the development of practical skills among students and graduates.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Hisham Alkhaldi, Chief Support Officer at Bahri said: "This partnership reflects Bahri's commitment to developing national capabilities and strengthening collaboration with leading educational institutions. By bridging academic knowledge and practical experience, we aim to contribute to preparing a new generation of Saudi professionals equipped with the skills needed to support the evolving maritime and logistics sectors."

For her part, Dr. Noura Omair Alshahri, Chief Executive Officer of the Applied College at the University of Jeddah, said: "This partnership marks an important step toward strengthening the integration of applied education and industry. Our collaboration with Bahri will provide valuable opportunities for practical training and professional development, bridging academic knowledge with real-world experience and enhancing students' and graduates' readiness to enter the workforce."

The partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and the private sector in developing a skilled national workforce, enhancing career readiness, and building capabilities that support the Kingdom's evolving economic landscape.