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First Issue:
January to May 2016
The National Industrial Training Institute, (NITI) is a state-of-the-art institute that inspires passion for training excellence. NITI offers world-class training programs, and represents a unique addition to the development of human resources. NITI is an independent, not-for-profit training institute.
The concept started way back in June 2009 with a strategic partnership between Saudi Aramco (SA) and the
Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), after which the Board of Trustees was formed in November 2010.
The foundation stone of NITI was laid on
December 2011. NITI started its operation temporality in Abqaiq in April 2014 and at the
Main Campus in Al-Hasa in October 2014 in a land lot donated by Saudi Aramco. Abqaiq operation was relocated to Al-Hasa in
“NITI will actively contribute in qualifying young Saudis and prepare them to meet current and future needs of the energy sector as qualified and tr ained national workforce”
September 2015.
NITI will sustain best-in-class quality standards, obtain international accreditation and will be targeted to become a benchmark and a model for training excellence for potential replication in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
NITI offers industrial training mainly to train and qualify young Saudis in order to meet the market and industry needs in the Oil & Gas, chemical and related industries.
NITI contributes to community growth, helps reduce unemployment and supports the
Kingdom’s Saudization efforts.
NITI is located in Al-Ahsa at a complex with an area of 365,000 m 2 and has a capacity of 2500 trainees. Below is a layout of NITI Campus which is located at Al-Ahsa
International Airport Road.
Nabeel A. AlJama’
Chairman of
Board of Trustees (BoT)
 Al-Ahsa Investment Forum
 GCC Traffic Week
 Anti-Smoking Campaign
 NITI Trainee Orientation
 Events in Chronological order
 Safety Corner
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NITI Safety Initiatives
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E-Learning Pilot Program
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Events Timeline
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Al Ahsa Investment Forum March 30-31, 2016
“Al -Ahsa is among the richest areas for oil and gas in the world, and we are proud that it is the home of Al Ghawar, the jewel of the Kingdom's oil fields and the largest conventional oil field in the world. The company’s plan for
Al-Ahsa is by no means limited to this giant field, as we have ambitious plans to further develop oil & gas in the area”
The Al-Ahsa Investment Forum is an initiative of the Al-Ahsa Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Saudi Aramco as a strategic partner.
The forum is considered as a platform for enhancing Al-Ahsa interface from the investment aspect through providing the investment opportunities in both public and private sectors. Through the forum, various worksheets and discussions were presented.
The CEO of Saudi Aramco, Amin H. Nasser , outlined Saudi Aramco’s plans and commitment to support the growth of Al-Ahsa, which would benefit its people and its communities. In his remarks, Mr. AlNasser pointed out that “a key Saudi Aramco contribution to Al-Ahsa human capital development was the establishment of the National Industrial Training Institute .
NITI was the result of a strategic partnership between Saudi Aramco and the Technical &
Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC).”
Amin H. Nasser
Saudi Aramco, President & CEO
On behalf of NITI Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Nabeel AlJama’ , Nabeel Al-Dabal , T&D, General
Manager, delivered a presentation highlighting the important role of NITI in developing Saudi local workforce and preparing them for the oil, gas and chemical industry jobs, thus contributing to community growth, providing employment opportunities, and supporting the Kingdom’s Saudization efforts.
NITI provides industrial training to young Saudis. These young Saudis are targeted to graduate as competent direct job holders, highly skilled in their areas, proficient in English, technology savvy, and armed with safety awareness, values and work ethics.
“ We should speak and act NITI.
We are NITI”
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Mohammad A. Al-Marry
Executive Director, NITI
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Lessons to remember
Accident victims told audience of trainees how difficult life becomes after a person becomes disabled. They used live demonstrations and drew from their personal experience as victims and how the accident altered their lives and that of their families.
The theme for 2016 Gulf Traffic week was “ Your decision determines your fate ”. Governments, businesses and organizations worked together to raise an increased level of traffic safety awareness to the drivers in the GCC region. The slogan “ Hizamak..Amanak
” “ Your Belt...Your Safety ” stressed the notion that individuals should take extra precautions in order to insure their safety and that of others by simply taking 5-seconds to wear their safety belt.
Organizers of GCC Traffic Week held a safety event at NITI on March 24 from 9:30 to 14:30 in NITI
Auditorium. The day witnessed various safety video clips and sessions held on topics ranging from
 Effects on life after accidents,
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Be proud to save lives,
How to deal with an injury,
A trip with a driver,
Officials from traffic police and Saudi Aramco Southern Area presided the event. The event was well received and around 1000 NITI and 500 Saudi Aramco trainees of Mubarraz and Udhaliyah ITCs attended the event along with teachers and staff.
Two disabled youths spoke for an hour of how they had traffic accidents and the consequences resulting therefrom. They told audience of trainees how difficult life becomes after a person becomes disabled. They used live demonstrations and drew from their personal experience as victims and how the accidents altered their lives and that of their families. The speeches and demonstrations were very touching and stirred emotions among all trainees and attendees. All trainees were reminded to drive safely and to observe the speed limits as it was found to be one of the major causes as depicted in the below diagram.
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To highlight the health risks associated with smoking and tobacco-related diseases such as heart disease and lung cancer, and to discourage smoking among trainees, a non-smoking campaign was launched in coordination with Al-Hayat Center. The purpose was to highlight the dangers of smoking and to alert trainees to health hazards associated with smoking.
Many different strategies to help quit smoking were highlighted including both medication and behavioral interventions. Live demonstrations were made showing the effects of nicotine to the lungs and respiratory system. To encourage trainees to stop smoking, NITI management decided to issue certificates and prizes to those who will quit smoking.
A total of 193 Saudi Aramco trainees who completed Academic and joining Technical Training received their orientation on April 26,
2016. They were oriented about the facility and services. NITI
Management gave presentations about training expectations and how the trainees could cope until successful completion of the programs. NITI Safety Advisor and one NITI trainee gave a presentation about safe driving during adverse weather conditions.
NITI Trainee Affairs gave a presentation about ground rules and behavior. Trainees were reminded about wearing their uniform, their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and how to conduct themselves professionally observing reporting and quitting times. The presentations were well received followed by a Question/Answer session in which trainees participated remarkably.
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January 19, 2016 — 36 high school students from 2 high schools in Al-Ahsa visited NITI
January 31, 2016 — NITI Marketing Team showcased the Training Programs at the Al-Jouf Expo 2016 Career & Training conducted in Al-Jouf.
February 1, 2016 — New Client introduction: 10 Trainees from ASHOMCo
February 11, 2016 — Marketing Team visited ExxonMobil's headquarters in
Riyadh to promote NITI to local industrial market
February 14, 2016 — Markus Dohm the new Executive Vice President of TUV
Rheinland Academy & Life Care, Germany, visited NITI to secure resources required to meet NITI’s needs.
February 16, 2016 — NITI conducted Anti-smoking Campaign in coordination with Al Hayat Center to improve the heath & safety of trainees
February 14-18, 2016 — The final Pilot Program for Hydrocarbon Trucks
Driving Training was conducted at NITI campus
March 1, 2016 — Visited a local disability center by Trainees as part of
Emotional Rehabilitation Program
March 1, 2016 — Started operating the Dining Facility providing 3-meal services by Tamimi catering.
March 24, 2016 — Organizers of GCC Traffic Week held a safety event at
NITI with the “Your decision ...determines your fate”
March 24, 2016 — Delegates from Luberef visited NITI to have an overview of NITI’s programs and to improve operation workforce knowledge and skills.
March 30-31, 2016 — Participated in Al-Ahsa Investment Forum.
BoT Chairman; Nabeel AlJama’ gave a brief introduction to HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef during the exhibition tour. BoT Member Nabil K. Dabal, Abdullah
Gabbani, Director of LWDD, NITI Management and 49 NITI trainees attended and toured NITI and Energy Sector booths.
April 26, 2016 — A total of 193 NITI trainees who successfully completed their academic programs were given an orientation encouraging them to continue their successful journey until program completion.
April 27, 2016 — Hosted Local Workforce Development Department (LWDD) communication meeting, chaired by Director, Abdullah A. Gabbani.
May 10, 2016 — Government officials representing Civil Defense, Facility
Security Force, Intelligence, & Investigation, visited NITI.
May 18, 2016 — Received Al-Ahsa Chamber Council of 17 delegates.
May 15 to 26, 2016 — Hosted Management visits from stakeholders;
Luberef, Sadara, Petro Rabigh and potential clients; ISUZU and Al-Suwaidi
May 31, 2016 — The 18th NITI Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting was held in
Dhahran
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As of 3rd May 2016, 216 Saudi Aramco trainees started E5B and Technical Math 5. This is the beginning of having to shift and adopt Saudi Aramco curricula for all NITI trainees with the exception of Saudi Electric
Company (SEC) . This change will improve trainees’ knowledge, results and grades.
Safety Ambassadors Club: One apprentice from each selected class attends weekly Safety Club meeting to receive the weekly ‘Safety Message’ in depth analysis of accident prevention through dialogue and videos. Safety Ambassadors also steward major events like GCC Traffic Week and provide valuable back up in case of emergency.
Safety Talk: A safety talk is a hands-on way to remind
Trainees that health and safety are important on the training
Above seen are Faris Al-Hazeem and on the job. Each talk takes about 3 to 5 minutes and can
Saad Al-Salem from Saudi Aramco & Ali Al-Ghamdi from help trainees as well as teachers and support staff recognize contributions on May 16, 2016.
Safety talks demonstrate the commitment of Trainees and Support Staff towards health and safety. NITI Management encourages Trainees from the Safety Ambassadors Club to deliver a Safety Talk every week during NITI
Management Communication Meeting. Each Trainee is appreciated on his efforts and contribution.
The NITI Quarterly Newsletter is a publication for the National Industrial Training Institute
(NITI) community in Al-Ahsa. Proposed articles, photographs, suggestions, and corrections are welcome. Please contact NITI staff by email newsletter@niti.edu.sa
or phone 013595-5128
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May 23 rd 2016 marked the beginning of the iPad pilot program with 105 NITI trainees. The program featured a variety of smart trainees learning strategies for our trainees. During the course the students had digital versions of their textbooks and a number of applications to enhance their learning experience. Throughout their classes students became more engaged and benefited from their digital learning atmosphere.
We look forward to positive results and prepare the integration to go NITI wide!
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