Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prince Sultan University (PSU), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private higher education institutions, to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the Kingdom.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing education, technology innovation, entrepreneurship and workforce development across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, as well as Media and Entertainment sectors. Through this collaboration, Nemetschek Group and PSU will explore joint initiatives designed to strengthen skills development, expand academic-industry engagement and prepare students for the evolving demands of a digitally enabled economy.
Both parties will work together to implement programming that supports skills development, entrepreneurship and technology adoption, including the potential establishment of a joint accelerator program.
Collaboration
The collaboration will also focus on creating opportunities for workshops, capacity-building initiatives, applied learning programs and joint outreach activities, while increasing awareness of each institution’s academic offerings and international programs.
“By working closely with leading academic institutions, we are helping to develop the digital skills, entrepreneurial mindset and technical excellence required to shape a more sustainable and resilient future,” stated Yves Padrines, Chief Executive Officer, Nemetschek Group.
Strengthening connection
“This partnership represents an important step in strengthening the connection between academia and industry in the Kingdom,” added Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director, Nemetschek Arabia.
“This collaboration will provide our students with a competitive edge, fostering innovation and preparing them to contribute significantly to the Kingdom’s flourishing engineering and media sectors,” explained Dr. Abdulhakim Almajid, Dean of the College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University.
