Riyadh:Human Resources and Social Development Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi participated in the 12th Riyadh Economic Forum.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the minister expressed gratitude for the support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the backing of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He emphasized the private sector's contribution to diversifying the national economy and enhancing its competitiveness.

During the forum, Al-Rajhi chaired a session focused on the strategy for localizing knowledge and expertise among local personnel. The discussion explored how these strategies impact the performance of Saudi organizations, aiming to develop human capital, boost productivity, and align national skills with labor market demands and Saudi Vision 2030.

He also presented several initiatives, including a career guidance and mentoring program that has reached over 1.3 million school students and 350,000 university students. Additionally, cooperative training policies and professional experience programs were highlighted.

The Riyadh Economic Forum is a key national platform for discussing economic and development issues, presenting studies, and making recommendations that bolster Saudi Arabia's economic growth and competitiveness.