Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade signed on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a framework agreement with the Financial Academy at the Academy’s headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement aims to provide specialized training programs and professional workshops that contribute to empowering and developing the leadership and administrative skills of GAFT’s staff, as well as enhancing their technical competencies.

The framework agreement includes several specialized programs offered by the Academy, including leadership programs, specialized training courses, personal skills development programs, and support programs.

The agreement was signed on behalf of GAFT by Mr. Nasser A l-Degaither Deputy Governor for Shared Services, and on behalf of the Financial Academy by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Manaa Al-Khamsan.

Mr. Al-Degaither affirmed that GAFT’s leadership, represented by H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and by Acting Governor Mr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Abduljabbar, believes that investment in human capital is key to achieving GAFT’s strategic objectives. He added that these training programs and specialized workshops will directly contribute to refining the leadership, administrative, and technical skills of GAFT’s staff, thereby enhancing performance efficiency and positively impacting innovation and active contribution to fulfilling the GAFT’s mission and future vision.

Mr. Al-Khamsan noted that this agreement reflects the Financial Academy’s strategic role in developing human capital in the financial sector, through adopting global best practices and standards, and aligning its programs with the requirements of the Financial Sector Development Program, with the aim of building a prosperous financial future in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

GAFT works to enhance KSA’s international trade gains and represent it in regional and international organizations and forums related to foreign trade, to ensure the achievement of common goals and sustainable development.