Watan First Institute Signs Agreement with PECB
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<p style='margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;'>July/1/2024</p>
<p style='margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;'>Watan First Institute has signed a cooperation agreement with the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB), a globally recognized body for providing education, evaluation, and certification programs in various fields.</p>
<p style='margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;'>Through this agreement, Watan First Institute will be able to offer PECB-accredited educational programs in the fields of cybersecurity, governance, compliance and risk, quality management, and sustainability. This will provide new training and professional development opportunities for professionals in Saudi Arabia, enhancing the institute's position as a leading center of excellence in education and training.</p>
<p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>PECB is a globally recognized body established in 2005<span style="font-size:15px;">,</span><span style='font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'> <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;'>It is accredited by international Accreditation Service (IAS) under: ISO/IEC 17024 and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) under: ISO/IEC 17024. Thus, it is offering high quality ISO training programs that enhance the skills and competence of professionals worldwide.</span></span></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;'><span style="font-size:15px;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:15px;"> With a network of over 150 partners in more than 150 countries, PECB is committed to delivering top-</span>notch assessment programs.</p>
<p style='margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;'>Mr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh, CEO of Watan First Institute, said: "We are pleased to sign this agreement with PECB. This agreement will help us offer high-quality educational programs that meet the needs of professionals in Saudi Arabia. It will also contribute to enhancing Watan First Institute's position as a leading center of excellence in education and training." He added, "We are confident that this agreement will be fruitful for both parties. We are committed to providing full support to all trainees to ensure the success of our accredited educational programs."</p>
<p style='margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;'>This agreement aligns with Watan First Institute's efforts to contribute to the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by providing quality education and building the scientific and educational capacities of professionals in the Kingdom.</p>
