Saudi Telecom to hire through LinkedIn

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 200 million members worldwide and over five million professionals in the Mena region, and Saudi Telecom Company  (STC), the leading operator within Saudi Arabia, today announced a deal that will see STC utilise LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions to enhance its recruiter engagement and talent acquisition in the region.

STC, which is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, claims to be the largest telecommunication services provider in the Mena region, with operations spanning 11 countries and over 170 million customers globally.

Through LinkedIn’s platform, STC plans strategic recruitment through its LinkedIn Career Page, allowing STC to create a hub to tell a rich story about who they are with images, video, employee testimonials and more.

“With its position in the telecom sector, STC enjoys a competitive edge. The one thing that sets STC apart is to foresee and adapt to the technical trends, adopting a strategy that is capable of making a difference and maximising social to share detailed information about STC services and offerings,” said Nawwaf AL Shalani, General Manager of STC Corporate Communications.

“At LinkedIn, we are focused on connecting talent with opportunity. As the world’s largest professional network, we are privileged to be a part of the talent acquisition and employer branding campaign of one of the region’s largest telecom company,” said Ali Matar, Director, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn Middle East.

Located in Dubai’s Internet City, LinkedIn’s UAE office, which opened in October 2012, serves as regional headquarters to over five million members in the Middle East and North Africa, one million of which are based in the UAE.