SAPM meets CEO Takamol Holdings, stresses simplified procedure for Pakistanis seeking job opportunities in KSA

PRESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD

PR No. 175
PRESS RELEASE

RIYADH: November 23, 2023

SAPM meets CEO Takamol Holdings, stresses simplified procedure for Pakistanis seeking job opportunities in KSA, emphasizes on establishing training centers within Pakistan. Takamol team to visit Pakistan in December

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OPHRD), Jawad Sohrab Malik, visited Takamol head office in Riyadh. He was received by CEO Takamol, Ahmad Al-Yamani. In meeting, SAPM stressed the need for Takamol to establish training centers in Pakistan to align worker skills with the requirements of the Saudi labor market. In a bid to streamline worker emigration, the SAPM proposed the establishment of one-window solutions in Pakistan. He also highlighted the importance of expanding Takamol’s presence in Pakistan to better facilitate Pakistani migrant workers seeking employment opportunities in KSA.

Later, CEO Takamol briefed SAPM on the various initiatives implemented by Takamol. These initiatives included the Skills Verification Program (SVP) and the introduction of digital platforms. He explained that the SVP was initiated to ensure the quality of skilled workers in Saudi Arabia, enhance their productivity, and improve service quality. Initially launched in Pakistan, the program has now been expanded to other countries, including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
SAPM Jawad Sohrab Malik expressed appreciation for the initiatives of Takamol. He pledged complete support and coordination for the implementation of SVP in Pakistan.
The visit of the SAPM signifies a positive step toward further strengthening the ties between the two countries. It is expected to pave the way for new Saudi investment and cooperation opportunities in the realm of human resource training in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to benefit aspiring migrants from Pakistan by equipping them with the necessary skills and training for employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.