April 2009
Samba Financial Group has announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Arabia to undertake technical training under the umbrella of Samba's social responsibility programs for the development of Saudi Youth.

Mr. Eisa Al Eisa, Managing Director and CEO of Samba Financial Group said: "This agreement is part of Samba's extensive efforts to provide every possible support to boost the quality of its training programs, aimed at educating and developing Saudi youth. An important part of the training programs focuses on basic computer skills, as well as other capabilities that require computer literacy. Trainees will therefore receive comprehensive training combining personal skills, as well as theoretical and technical knowledge."

Al Eisa also indicated that Samba's collaboration with Microsoft Arabia was a clear sign of the collaborative efforts being made amongst private sector organizations to promote knowledge in the community and to use technology to achieve its goals.