Nesma & Partners Launches Chair Professor Program in Partnership with KFUPM
September, 2024
Reiterating our commitment to fostering local talent and driving innovation within the construction industry, we are excited to announce the establishment of the Nesma & Partners Chair Professor Program. Following the signing of the MoU with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), this program marks a significant milestone in our collaboration, strengthening our commitment to excellence and supporting our position as the leading contracting company in the kingdom.
Commenting on the program, Serge Marashlian, VP of Project Controls and In-Kingdom Value, stated, "We are proud to sponsor Chair Professor at KFUPM, the leading university in the Kingdom. The program marks a significant step towards enhancing local content, supporting our kingdom's economic goals, and fostering sustainable growth and development. This partnership with KFUPM aims to integrate research in developing groundbreaking technologies and new sustainable materials, giving perspective to numerical research modeling. We believe the Chair Professor will enable us to deliver our commitments to clients safer, better, and faster."
This initiative, which aligns with our commitment to Saudi Vision 2030, seeks to leverage cutting-edge research and innovation in the construction sector. It aims to gain invaluable insights that drive our projects' efficiency, sustainability, and excellence, ensuring we cultivate a skilled workforce ready to tackle future industry challenges.
Housam Ibrahim Basha, VP & CSSO, expressed his commitment to talent development. "The Chair Professor Program with KFUPM is a testament to our dedication to nurturing the next generation of construction leaders. Investing in this program ensures that our organization has the skills and knowledge to drive innovation and excellence in the construction industry and provides our employees and KFUPM students with opportunities to collaborate on real-life cases of our projects. Our Chair Professor will be the focal point to connect Nesma & Partners with KFUPM facilities and students and act as a delegate to the Construction Industry.”
Collaborating with KFUPM through the Chair Professor Program offers Nesma & Partners the advantage of keeping up with the latest research developments in construction. Additionally, this partnership fosters strong ties between academia and industry, ensuring that the company's talents are equipped with valuable skills and recent industry practices.