PwC Middle East welcomed 122 new graduates to its Saudi Offices as part of its regional graduate intake of 326. The boost in its hiring comes as a result of the recently announced PwC global strategy, “The New Equation,” which commits to hiring 500 graduates annually. Two months into the financial year, this intake represents a substantial contribution to the yearly graduate hiring target for PwC Middle East in the region.
This significant number of recruits hired in Saudi Arabia represents 37% of the total regional intake with around 90% being Saudi Nationals. Additionally, over 80% of the total graduates are Arabic speakers and 53% are female.
After participating in a virtual induction attended by the regional PwC leadership, newly hired graduates will join PwC Middle East’s different lines of service such as Consulting, Assurance, Deals, and Tax & Legal services. The Consulting line of service saw 116 graduates joining, with almost 60% in KSA , as part of the “Foundation for the Future programme,” and in line with PwC Middle East’s recent announcement to establish its Regional Consulting Headquarters in Riyadh.
Commenting on the occasion, Riyadh Al Najjar, Saudi Arabia Country Leader, noted:“As Saudi Arabia continues its successful recovery from the pandemic, it is time to look towards the future, which will be driven by people and powered by technology.
Adding “In a vibrant future-forward country undergoing transformation, driven by Vision 2030, we aim to rely on and upskill young and ambitious graduates coming into our Saudi offices to be the leaders of this future. Aided by a conducive environment and countless opportunities to engage in transformative work, we are committed to enabling these graduates to be a part of the Vision by building trust and delivering sustained outcomes.”
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