The Financial Academy (TFA) is continuing its drive of providing specialized services to partners across KSA. The training and certification hub has inked a framework agreement with the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) to implement the Authority’s plan of elevating the capabilities and skills its workforce for the year 2025.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Th e Financial Academy by Mr. Mana AlKhamsan , Chief Executive Officer, and on behalf of the General Authority of Foreign Trade by Mr. Nasser bin Mohamed Aldegaither , Deputy Governor for Shared Services .

AlKhamsan explained that the agreement signifies The Financial Academy’s persistence to continue its strategic role of developing and up skilling the financial sector’ s human capital.

“In pursuit of this goal, the Academy adopts world-class best practices and standards , and aligns its programs with the requirements of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), aiming to eventually build a prosperous and thriving financial future for the Kingdom.”

Aldegaither , for his part, stated that the agreement is intended to qualify and train staff at the General Authority of Foreign Trade through developing specialized workshops.

“These workshops are designed to achieve GAFT’s strategic goals, which include delivering leadership training programs targeting C-suite roles at the Authority in collaboration with global centers of expertise .”

The Financial Academy (TFA) is an entity with an independent , legal and administrative status. It is organizationally located under the Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). The Academy is dedicated to developing and empowering the financial sector human capital, including senior managers and board members, by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, skills and culture. TFA also develops and promotes best professional financial practices across the entire spectrum of financial industries especially banking, finance, insurance and capital market .