Riyadh, 15th January of 2025
Under the patronage of His Excellency, Mr. Jean-Philippe Linteau, the Canadian Ambassador of Canada to Saudi Arabia, and His Excellency, Mr. Turki Albabtain, the Saudi Deputy Minister for Mining Development, ARGAS – the Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Company, a leading provider of integrated Geoscience solutions in Middle East, and College of North Atlantic (CNA), a leading Canadian post-secondary institute, have announced today the signing of a strategic agreement that aims to enhance local skills, knowledge, and capabilities to support the Kingdom’s mining sector, among the objectives of Vision 2030.
The agreement will enable CNA to provide comprehensive training programs to ARGAS personnel on advanced geochemical analysis techniques, relevant to support the rapid development of the mining industry in Saudi Arabia and in the Middle East. The program aims to equip ARGAS personnel with the latest techniques and technologies for data acquisition, processing, and analysis, to enhance accuracy and reliability of geochemical data.
“We are thrilled to partner with CNA to strengthen our local content to meet the increasing market demands in the Kingdom and the region. ARGAS’s integrated geoscience solutions expansion in Geochemical services will enable faster and agile exploration solutions to our market and industry” said Moath Al Rawi, chief executive officer of ARGAS. “Leveraging CNA’s expertise and training programs will significantly enhance market capacity to serve our clients with even more accurate and reliable data.”
“We are delighted to partner with ARGAS in this exciting endeavor,” said Elizabeth Kidd, President and CEO of CNA, “This agreement aligns perfectly with CNA’s mission to provide high-quality education and training that meets the evolving needs of the industry. We look forward to working closely with ARGAS to develop a locally skilled workforce and advance the field of geochemistry in the Middle East region.”
This collaboration will contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in the geosciences sector in the region and demonstrates alignment with the strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 for the mining sector.
About ARGAS
ARGAS was established in 1966 as a leading Geological and Geophysical company in the Middle East. Over the years, ARGAS expended its services to serve multiple industries, including mining, energy, and construction by offering a fully integrated and comprehensive range of Geoscience solutions.
About College of the North Atlantic
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s public college and one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centers in Atlantic Canada. With a history spanning over 60 years, CNA operates 17 campuses and offers a wide range of programs. CNA is renowned for its industry-relevant curriculum, experienced faculty, and commitment to student success.
