Who We Are

NITA is a non-profit Training Institution established by its four Founding Stakeholders; Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), and Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Academy will provide Saudis with advanced and accelerated training programs to develop a “job-ready” talent pool. This is in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision to support the digital transformation and lower the rate of unemployment.

Who We Are

NITA is a non-profit Training Institution established by its four Founding Stakeholders; Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), and Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Academy will provide Saudis with advanced and accelerated training programs to develop a “job-ready” talent pool. This is in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision to support the digital transformation and lower the rate of unemployment.

Strategic Objectives

NITA's strategic objectives are aligned with those of the Kingdom's Vision 2030: developing the IT sector and a digital economy, increasing local workforce skills, equipping citizens with competencies that will meet the future needs of the labor market, and increasing Saudis participation in the workforce. As such, the Academy is investing in Saudi human capital by training and equipping Saudis with market relevant ICT skills, bridging the skills gap, and developing a “job-ready” talent pool to utilize and benefit from. The Academy’s curriculum focuses on technical and professional skills, as well as addressing emerging technologies that are aligned with market needs where students are ‘trained to hire’ As the Chairman of the NITA, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our organization and encourage you to experience the best of what the academy has to offer.

Strategic Objectives

NITA's strategic objectives are aligned with those of the Kingdom's Vision 2030: developing the IT sector and a digital economy, increasing local workforce skills, equipping citizens with competencies that will meet the future needs of the labor market, and increasing Saudis participation in the workforce. As such, the Academy is investing in Saudi human capital by training and equipping Saudis with market relevant ICT skills, bridging the skills gap, and developing a “job-ready” talent pool to utilize and benefit from. The Academy’s curriculum focuses on technical and professional skills, as well as addressing emerging technologies that are aligned with market needs where students are ‘trained to hire’ As the Chairman of the NITA, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our organization and encourage you to experience the best of what the academy has to offer.

What NITA Provides

Provide customized and specialized Information and Communications Technology (ICT) technical and certification training programs focused on emerging technologies with various disciplines.

Seek trainee's sponsorship companies who will hire them upon their graduation from NITA

Grant accredited graduation certificates at the highest levels for graduates from its training programs.

Foster workplace safety, emphasize a strong work ethic, promote model corporate values, interpersonal and professional skills.

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What NITA Provides

Provide customized and specialized Information and Communications Technology (ICT) technical and certification training programs focused on emerging technologies with various disciplines.

Seek trainee's sponsorship companies who will hire them upon their graduation from NITA

Grant accredited graduation certificates at the highest levels for graduates from its training programs.

Foster workplace safety, emphasize a strong work ethic, promote model corporate values, interpersonal and professional skills.

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VISION

“    To be the leading training academy for the Information and Communications Technology disciplines.”

MISSION

“    To bridge the skills gap between academia and the industry by supplying highly motivated, skilled and job-ready Saudi workforce.”

MISSION

“    To bridge the skills gap between academia and the industry by supplying highly motivated, skilled and job-ready Saudi workforce.”

VISION

“    To be the leading training academy for the Information and Communications Technology disciplines.”

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The National IT Academy (NITA) Board of Trustees oversees and supports NITA to achieve its objectives to bridge the skills gap and develop qualified Saudi ICT workforce that can fill the local market requirements for qualified ICT employees

BoT Chairman
Mr. Nabil Al-Nuaim

Saudi Aramco

Co-Chairman
Mr. Ayman Al-Abdullah

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)/Colleges of Excellence (CoE)

Board Member
Mr. Mohammed Al-Shamrani

Saudi Telecom Company (STC)

Board Member
Safa Al-Rashed

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)

Board Member
Mr. Tariq Al-Ghamdi

Saudi Aramco

Board Member
Mr. Mohammad Makhdoum

Saudi Aramco

Board Member
Asma Al-Yemni

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)

Board Member
Mr. Naif Sheshah

Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)

Board Member
Mr. Mohannad Al-Eisa

Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development (MHRSD)

Board Member
Mr. Sultan Al-Rashedi

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The National IT Academy (NITA) Board of Trustees oversees and supports NITA to achieve its objectives to bridge the skills gap and develop qualified Saudi ICT workforce that can fill the local market requirements for qualified ICT employees

BoT Chairman
Mr. Nabil Al-Nuaim

Saudi Aramco

Co-Chairman
Mr. Ayman Al-Abdullah

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)/Colleges of Excellence (CoE)

Board Member
Mr. Mohammed Al-Shamrani

Saudi Telecom Company (STC)

Board Member
Safa Al-Rashed

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)

Board Member
Mr. Tariq Al-Ghamdi

Saudi Aramco

Board Member
Mr. Mohammad Makhdoum

Saudi Aramco

Board Member
Asma Al-Yemni

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)

Board Member
Mr. Naif Sheshah

Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)

Board Member
Mr. Mohannad Al-Eisa

Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development (MHRSD)

Board Member
Mr. Sultan Al-Rashedi

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

NITA Team

Executive Director

Nora Al-Shaikh

CFO

Nawaf Al-Ohali

Chief Strategy Officer

Mohammad Al-Qahtani

Team Member

Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi

Team Member

Faisal Al-Abbas

Team Member

Mustafa Al-Ibrahim

Team Member

Maryam Al-Eidan

Team Member

Lamya Al-Mohaisen

Team Member

Abdulaziz Al-Abdullatif

Team Member

Alwaleed Al-Ghubari

Team Member

Zaid Al-Suwaigh

Team Member

Nora Al-Dossary

Team Member

Bayan Al-Amoudi

Team Member

Dana Al-Dossary

Team Member

Nasser Al-Snaid

Team Member

Abdulrhman Al-Draiwessh

NITA Team

Executive Director

Nora Al-Shaikh

CFO

Nawaf Al-Ohali

Chief Strategy Officer

Mohammad Al-Qahtani

Team Member

Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi

Team Member

Faisal Al-Abbas

Team Member

Mustafa Al-Ibrahim

Team Member

Maryam Al-Eidan

Team Member

Lamya Al-Mohaisen

Team Member

Abdulaziz Al-Abdullatif

Team Member

Alwaleed Al-Ghubari

Team Member

Zaid Al-Suwaigh

Team Member

Nora Al-Dossary

Team Member

Bayan Al-Amoudi

Team Member

Dana Al-Dossary

Team Member

Nasser Al-Snaid

Team Member

Abdulrhman Al-Draiwessh

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Council (TAC) is composed of senior representatives from academia, industry, and government organizations who have expertise in the skills and competencies needed to provide continuous advice on the training provided by NITA.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Council (TAC) is composed of senior representatives from academia, industry, and government organizations who have expertise in the skills and competencies needed to provide continuous advice on the training provided by NITA.