RIYADH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has launched the Al-Watania Institute of Poultry Technology (IPT) in Bukariyyah with the aim of training Saudis for the poultry sector.

The institute will be operated by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in cooperation with other local and foreign organizations.

Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, TVTC governor, said, “In launching the institute, Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has again shown his keenness in the training of citizens in various areas that would provide them employment opportunities.”

Al-Fuhaid said the launching of the institute is a part of the strategic program being implemented under a foundation in partnership with the local business sectors in various fields.

“The aim is to meet the requirement of the labor market by training Saudi cadres so that they become competitive in the local poultry industry.”

The partnership between the TVTC and other local and foreign organizations aims to train citizens in accordance with international standards, he said.

Sheikh Suleiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi, chairman of the institute, was among those present at the launch ceremony.