SAB Backs Sharakah Programme for Saudi Graduates: Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Jobs in Saudi Arabia: SAB and Sharakat sign a deal to train Saudi graduates for careers in privatisation and public-private partnership projects.
Saudi ArabiaIn brief
- Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) signed an MoU with Sharakat to support the Sharakah Training Programme.
- The programme prepares Saudi graduates for careers in privatisation and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.
- Training covers professional and technical skills, privatisation know-how and hands-on experience.
- It also looks at job openings in the sector, especially in services and infrastructure PPPs.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Organization | Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Sharakat |
| Official source | Riyadh Daily – SAB and Sharakat sign MoU on Sharakah Training Programme ✓ alriyadhdaily.com |
Saudi graduates looking for jobs in Saudi Arabia have a new route into one of the Kingdom's fastest-moving fields. Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sharakat to support the Sharakah Training Programme, which prepares young Saudis for careers in privatisation and public-private partnership (PPP) projects. The agreement was reported on 26 October 2026.
What the programme offers
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Sharakah Training Programme |
| Partners | Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Sharakat |
| Target group | Saudi university graduates |
| Focus | Privatisation and PPP projects |
| Training | Professional and technical skills, privatisation knowledge, practical experience |
| Career link | Explores job openings, especially in services and infrastructure PPPs |
| Cohort size / stipend | Not yet announced |
Why PPP skills are in demand
Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is moving many public services, such as health facilities, schools, water and transport, to private operators or joint public-private models. Every one of these deals needs people who understand contracts, project finance, risk, legal structures and day-to-day operations. That has created steady demand for Saudi professionals with PPP experience at ministries, the National Center for Privatization, banks, consultancies and the companies running the projects.
SAB's Chief Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer, Faten Abalkhail, described building these skills in young Saudis as an investment in the national economy.
Who might benefit
The programme suits graduates in:
- Finance, accounting and economics
- Law and contract management
- Engineering and project management
- Business administration
- Public policy
Graduates with internships at banks, law firms or government entities may find it easier to stand out once places are offered.
How to apply
Application details, eligibility rules and dates have not been published yet. Graduates should follow the official channels of SAB and Sharakat for an announcement, and use the national platforms for government-linked roles. Our guide to the Jadarat government jobs platform explains how those portals work.
What it means for job seekers
- PPP is a growth area – skills in project finance and contract management are scarce.
- Get certified – short courses in project management or infrastructure finance strengthen your CV.
- Watch for the call – bank-backed programmes often fill fast once applications open.
- Look beyond banks – consultancies and project operators hire PPP-trained graduates too.
Saudi employers are also upskilling existing staff – see the Skills Accelerator for 300,000 workers.
More openings: all Saudi Arabia jobs
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sharakah Training Programme?
A programme that trains Saudi graduates in the skills needed to work on privatisation and public-private partnership projects.
Who is supporting the Sharakah programme?
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) signed a memorandum of understanding with Sharakat to back the programme.
Who can join the Sharakah Training Programme?
It is aimed at Saudi graduates. Full eligibility rules, cohort size and application dates have not been published yet.
Apply only through the official source.
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