In Recognition of Its Efforts in Supporting and Empowering Saudi Nationals, McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Wins the Saudization Award for the Food & Beverage Sector

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia has achieved a new national milestone by winning the Saudization Award for the Food & Beverage sector. The award was received by the Co-CEO, His Royal Highness Prince Majed bin Fahd bin Farhan Al Saud, from His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi. The recognition was presented during the fifth edition of the Labor Award, held on the sidelines of the International Labor Market Conference.

This recognition comes in appreciation of McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts to support and empower national talent, and to enhance the participation of Saudi men and women in the labor market—contributing to the achievement of Saudization targets and sustainable development goals in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

This achievement reflects McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s strong commitment to its national and social responsibilities, as well as its ongoing investment in Saudi human capital through providing a motivating work environment and comprehensive training and development programs that help build qualified national talents capable of competing in the market.

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia emphasized that receiving this award reflects the success of its strategy in empowering Saudi talent and providing high-quality employment opportunities within the food and beverage sector, in addition to supporting professional development pathways for Saudi employees across various administrative and operational levels.

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia is recognized as a pioneer in job localization. Since its inception, the company has taken responsibility for preparing and qualifying Saudi youth, overcoming the challenges they faced and creating a positive environment that enabled them to successfully integrate into the labor market.

This award falls within the broader efforts of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to encourage organizations to increase Saudization rates, enhance workplace quality, and strengthen the participation of national talent across various vital sectors.

Under its corporate social responsibility umbrella, “One of You,” McDonald’s Saudi Arabia continues to implement initiatives and programs aimed at supporting Saudi men and women and contributing to economic and social development—reaffirming its commitment to creating a positive and sustainable impact within Saudi society.

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