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<div>A strategic partnership between Nesma Holding, Saudi Aramco, and Alrahma Medical Society has launched Qetan Tailoring &amp; Embroidery Center to provide jobs for women with speech and hearing disabilities in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The Center&rsquo;s focus on garment production aims to meet the needs of the local market, with a focus on the medical sector.</div>
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<div>The Center was inaugurated by Nesma President Mr. Saleh Al-Turki and Aramco Vice President Mr. Nasser Alnafesi, while the guest of honor was Princess Abeer Bint Faisal Bin Turki, wife of the Eastern Province Governor and head of the Eastern Province Social Responsibility Society.</div>
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<div>Speaking on behalf of Nesma Holding at the inauguration, Ms. Noura Alturki, Executive Manager of Group Support Services, affirmed that the partnership with Saudi Aramco will enable Nesma&rsquo;s largest corporate social responsibility project to grow even larger, and expressed her hope that this newest center will inspire more partners to join hands to create a local industry in tailoring and embroidery that will employ women in villages across the Kingdom.</div>
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<div>Qetan Center is financially supported by Nesma Holding and Saudi Aramco, while Alrahma Medical Society is a recruitment partner and advisor. The center&rsquo;s day-to-day operations are managed under the direction and guidance of Ms. Rana Zumai, General Manager of Nesma Embroidery. Meanwhile, the Center&rsquo;s manager, Ms. Suha Basrawi, was recruited to join Qetan from Nesma &amp; Partners, where she previously worked in the HR Department.</div>
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<div>The center launches with 37 female employees and has a strategic aim to grow to 100 employees.</div>
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