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Saudi Giant Expertise Eyes Telangana's Skills University for 5,000 Annual Hires

At the World Economic Forum 2026, Saudi industrial conglomerate Expertise expressed strong interest in partnering with Telangana's Young India Skills University (YISU). The company's President, Mohammed Ashif, proposed the collaboration to meet its annual need for around 5,000 skilled personnel in sectors like petrochemicals and power generation. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy highlighted YISU's role in bridging the education-employment gap through industry-led curricula. Minister D. Sridhar Babu stated this initiative aligns with the state's vision to build a future-ready talent base for a USD 3 trillion economy.

Key Points: Saudi Firm Expertise to Partner with Telangana's Skills University

  • Major skills partnership at WEF 2026
  • Aims to recruit 5,000 skilled workers yearly
  • YISU is India's first industry-led university
  • Focus on petrochemical, oil & gas, and power sectors
  • Aligns with Telangana's 2047 economic vision
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WEF: Saudi-based industrial conglomerate Expertise to partner with Telangana's YISU

At WEF 2026, Saudi conglomerate Expertise proposes partnership with Telangana's YISU to recruit 5,000 skilled workers annually.

"We would like to partner with the Skills University and kickstart training the workforce in all the crafts we require - Mohammed Ashif"

Davos, January 20

Telangana's forward-looking approach to transforming higher education through skill-based, industry-aligned learning offered by Young India Skills University is receiving tremendous response at the World Economic Forum 2026, especially from skill-intensive industries.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Mohammed Ashif, President & CEO of Saudi-based industrial conglomerate Expertise, expressed a strong interest in partnering with YISU during a meeting with the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led 'Telangana Rising' delegation.

The company, with a major presence in the Middle East, primarily provides plant maintenance services in skilled, talent-intensive sectors, including petrochemical, oil & gas, fertiliser, steel, cement, water treatment, and power generation.

Telangana CM Reddy said YISU was established to bridge the gap between education and employment by offering industry-led curricula and hands-on practical exposure, the CMO said.

Minister D. Sridhar Babu stated that Telangana is building a future-ready talent base through foundational learning, advanced skilling, apprenticeships, mentorship, and entrepreneurship, aligned with our vision for 2047 and the goal to become a USD 3 trillion economy.

He said YISU is the first such University in India to be set up with fully industry-led management.

Responding to this, the company's President & CEO immediately proposed partnering with YISU to meet its need to recruit around 5,000 skilled people per year. "We would like to partner with the Skills University and kickstart training the workforce in all the crafts we require," Ashif said, as per the CMO.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who works in HR for an MNC, I see the skill gap firsthand. 5000 skilled recruits per year is a huge commitment. It shows global confidence in India's potential. Hope the curriculum is robust and includes soft skills and safety protocols for those sectors.
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Priya S
While this is a positive step, I hope the focus remains on creating quality opportunities within India too, not just preparing a workforce for export to the Gulf. The "USD 3 trillion economy" vision needs strong domestic industries. The partnership should be two-way, with knowledge transfer.
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Rohit P
WEF 2026! Telangana is really putting India on the map. From IT to now skilled manufacturing and maintenance, we are showing diverse strengths. CM Revanth Reddy's delegation is getting results. Jai Telangana! 🙌
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Karthik V
Plant maintenance in oil & gas and power is highly technical and well-paying. If YISU can deliver truly industry-ready engineers and technicians, it will change lives. My brother is studying mechanical engineering; I'm forwarding this to him right away.
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Michael C
Interesting model - a university with fully industry-led management. It could bypass a lot of academic bureaucracy. The key will be ensuring the education is well-rounded and not just a corporate training program. Balance is crucial.

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