More than1,600 young Saudis will be trained in two institutes belonging to two national companies specialized in tourism, hotel services and the breeding of domestic animals, according to Dr. Ali Al-Ghofais, Governor of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. During the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the two companies, Dr. Al-Ghofais said many institutes specializing in strategic partnerships will be opened and operated by the private sector this year. The TVTC, he said, is keen to achieve its goals by developing strategic partnerships with private sector companies and running technical and vocational training programs with them. King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has rewarded some businessmen who have signed memorandums of agreement with TVTC which indicates his desire to see more cooperation between it and the private sector, Dr. Al
