Partnerships
Arbisoft and Tamkeen Sign MOU to Bring AI-Enhanced Training to Saudi Organizations
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Arbisoft and Tamkeen signed an MOU to bring AI-enhanced e-learning and training to private companies, government entities and SMEs across Saudi Arabia.
- Umair Shah, Co-founder of Arbisoft, said the company's role is to bring AI into Tamkeen's training experience so organizations can train people at scale.
- Tamkeen Financial Training Company was established in 2018 in Riyadh and its certificates are accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and the National eLearning Center.
Arbisoft and Tamkeen signed an MOU to bring AI-enhanced e-learning and training to private companies, government entities, and SMEs across Saudi Arabia, the companies said in a joint announcement. EIN Presswire published the announcement on October 21, 2026. The two organizations will now define joint offerings and engagement workstreams to bring the partnership to clients.
What the Arbisoft and Tamkeen MOU Covers
Under the MOU, Arbisoft and Tamkeen will approach clients together with training programs that pair Tamkeen's training content and delivery with Arbisoft's AI tools. Arbisoft will contribute its expertise in AI, data engineering, software development, analytics, and digital platforms. Tamkeen will contribute its accredited training programs, its in-person, corporate, and e-learning delivery, and its understanding of organizational development, governance, and the Saudi market.
"Tamkeen knows what organizations in the Kingdom need from training and how to deliver it. Our role is to bring AI into that experience, so organizations can train their people at scale and see the results," said Umair Shah, Co-founder of Arbisoft. "We look forward to building this collaboration and creating new opportunities for organizations across Saudi Arabia and the wider region."
"Our partnership with Arbisoft brings Tamkeen's training expertise and knowledge of the Saudi market together with global capabilities in AI, data, and digital platforms. Together, we aim to help organizations across Saudi Arabia identify opportunities, translate strategy into execution, and create measurable, sustainable impact," said Nawaf Almabruk, General Manager, Tamkeen Financial Training Company.
The MOU was signed by Umair Shah, Co-founder of Arbisoft, and Nawaf Almabruk, General Manager, Tamkeen Financial Training Company. The relationship between the two organizations began at Tamkeen's corporate training Company in Riyadh.
Arbisoft's Education Technology Record
According to akta.pro company records, Arbisoft launched Edly, a learner engagement platform, in 2023, deepening its product footprint in education technology beyond its existing Open edX customization services. The same records list a long-term partnership with edX since 2013, in which Arbisoft advances the Open edX platform and supports learners globally. Arbisoft was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with 750+ technologists.
Other AI Training Partnerships
Simplilearn and Columbia Engineering Executive Education launched an eight-week agentic AI training program on October 8, 2026, covering the building and deployment of AI agents with 20+ tools and hands-on projects, PR Newswire reported. Arden University and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership on October 8, 2026, giving over 30,000 students and staff access to Gemini Enterprise, PR Newswire reported. Grab and OpenAI announced a Thailand initiative on October 14, 2026, to train 3,000 gig workers in AI skills with free ChatGPT Plus access, CNN reported.
What Comes Next for the Partnership
The two organizations will now define joint offerings and engagement workstreams to bring the partnership to clients, according to the announcement.