Al-Fajam: 60 Years of Contribution by 'Communications' in Preparing Qualified National Workforce for the Job Market

Dr. Hassan Al-Fajam, Director General of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), affirmed that the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation (HICN) is among the educational and training institutions that have contributed to preparing and qualifying national cadres and meeting the labor market’s needs for various specializations.

This statement came during a press interview on the sidelines of the celebration of the institute’s Diamond Jubilee, held under the patronage of Dr. Al-Fajam to mark the 60th anniversary of its establishment at the institute’s theater today.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Al-Fajam noted that the institute was founded in 1966 and has undergone numerous stages of development to reach its current status, offering diverse specializations that cover labor market needs and graduate qualified national cadres whom we all take pride in. He emphasized that the achievements realized reflect the continuous efforts made over the past six decades.

He added that ambitions do not stop at the accomplishments achieved but extend to achieving further development and success, stressing the importance of continuing to develop programs and specializations in line with labor market requirements.

Dr. Al-Fajam expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all employees of the institute since its founding until today, affirming that each has left a clear imprint on its journey of success and the development of its specializations. He wished for continued dedication and excellence, and stressed the need to persist in efforts to provide qualified national cadres capable of performing their duties to the highest standards.

For her part, Eng. Mahnaz Qabazard, Director of the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation, announced the institute’s intention to re-offer customs programs during the second semester, including the specializations of “Customs Examiner, Customs Inspector, and Customs Auditor,” alongside launching a new program in Artificial Intelligence. This comes as part of efforts to develop training programs and keep pace with the needs of the Kuwaiti labor market.

In a statement to “Al-Jarida” on the sidelines of the institute’s Diamond Jubilee celebration marking 60 years since its establishment, Qabazard said that this occasion is a source of pride and honor for all employees of the institute, which has contributed over six decades to preparing and qualifying national and technical cadres needed by the Kuwaiti labor market to serve the country in various fields.

She added that the institute takes pride in its diverse specializations, which include communications, computers, air and marine navigation, electricity, electronics, and control systems. She confirmed that work continues to develop training programs and specializations in line with technological developments and to meet the needs of various entities for qualified national cadres.