Acting on the directives of H.E. Dr. Faraj Khalil Salem, Minister of Technical and Vocational Education, a delegation from the Ministry paid an official visit to Berniq Company, the authorized dealer of Caterpillar, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to explore opportunities for cooperation in training and qualifying graduates of technical and vocational education institutions and aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs.
The Ministry’s delegation included Dr. Ayad Al-Farjani, Director of the Human Resources and Training Department; Dr. Mohammed Bouras, Director of Higher Technical Institutes; and Eng. Younes Al-Warfali, Director of Intermediate Technical Institutes.
The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Mohammed Al-Anizi, General Manager of Berniq Company; Eng. Mohammed Al-Rukn, Executive Director; Ms. Farah Al-Amami, Human Resources and Training Manager; and Eng. Moath Fakroun, Head of the Power Systems and Generators Department.
During the visit, the company delivered a presentation on its BTC Talent Program, an initiative designed to provide specialized technical and professional training to graduates of intermediate technical institutes, higher technical institutes, and technical colleges. The program aims to enhance graduates’ practical skills, strengthen their professional competencies, and improve employment opportunities for outstanding participants in the private sector.
The Ministry’s delegation also toured the company’s maintenance workshops, equipment testing center, and training facilities to assess its technical and training capabilities and explore the practical training opportunities available for developing qualified national professionals.
The visit concluded with a mutual understanding to strengthen cooperation in graduate training and professional development, while facilitating employment opportunities for distinguished graduates in the private sector.
