Nesma & Partners and Qaderoon Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Collaboration and Empower People with Disabilities
Khobar, October 3, 2023
Nesma & Partners Contracting Company, a leading construction company, and Qaderoon Foundation, a business disability network, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and collaboration to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.
The MoU signing ceremony occurred at Nesma & Partners Head Office in Khobar. Rami Khalid AlTurki, Chairman of the Executive Committee and a board member, and Amr Mohamed Khashoggi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qaderoon, proudly endorsed the collaboration. The MoU was signed in the presence of Samer Abdul Samad, President & CEO of Nesma & Partners, and Housam Ibrahim Basha, VP and Chief Support Services Officer of Nesma & Partners.
The signing was also attended by Abdul Razzaq bin Ali Al Turki, who is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nesma Security Company and Managing Director of Namma Shipping Services Ltd. He is also a spokesperson for the rights of people with special needs and national and international trade. He is a member of the Saudi Educational Council for the Eastern Province, the Club for People with Disabilities in Al-Ahsa, the Arab Organization for Persons with Disabilities, and the Gulf Society for Disability.
The primary objective of this strategic partnership is to bolster the integration and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce by jointly developing initiatives aligned with the goals set by the Saudi Vision 2030. Through this MoU, Nesma & Partners Contracting Company and Qaderoon aim to create a supportive work environment and improve employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Under the MoU, Nesma & Partners will contribute to providing jobs available to Qaderoon through its various platforms. Nesma & Partners will also be an intermediary in supporting community and professional programs provided by Qaderoon. For its part, Qaderoon will support events held or participated in by Nesma & Partners and will work to create an annual or quarterly joint action plan to achieve the MoUt's objectives.
Rami Khalid AlTurki, Chairman of the Executive Committee and board member, expressed his commitment to social development. He stated, "Through this partnership with Qaderoon, we are dedicated to creating equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe in collaborating and working together to build a more inclusive society."
Amr Mohamed Khashoggi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qaderoon, added, "Our mutual goal is to empower individuals with disabilities and provide them with the support and opportunities they deserve. This MoU solidifies our commitment to inclusivity and to fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of this important segment of our society."
The MoU signifies a significant step towards advancing disability inclusion in the workplace and aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the private and non-profit sectors in creating equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
About Qaderoon:
Qaderoon Business Disability Network provides a range of services that contribute to raising awareness and sharing know-how about
all aspects of the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the work environment.
Qaderoon was founded in 2014 as one of the initiatives of the MLSD, and its mission is to empower employers to include PwDs as equal, effective members of the workforce.
By providing guidance, advice, training, and sharing local and international best practices with private and public entities to recruit, retain, and include persons with disabilities, Qaderoon aims to bring attention to the mutual business benefits that can be gained through more inclusive work environments, favorable human resource policies, and supportive organizational cultures through the three pillars of raising awareness, providing advisory services, and advocacy.
