Agility and Engineering Systems Support Work-Maker Project by Youth Public Authority

Empowering 25 Engineering Graduates in Kuwait with Facilities Management Skills

KUWAIT– April 16, 2025-  Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, collaborated with Engineering Systems Group (ESG) to offer an accelerated facility management training that is tailored for 25 of Kuwaiti Youth for the third year-in-a row.

The Facilities Management training program is part of the Work-Maker Project run by Kuwait’s Youth Authority, and is a national workforce development initiative that equips young Kuwaiti engineering graduates from Kuwait, US, and UK universities with practical training and career opportunities in key industries, preparing them for public and private sector jobs based on real market needs. A total of 35 engineering graduates enrolled in the program, with 25 participating in the course delivered by Agility and Engineering Systems Group—representing 71% of total participation

For the third consecutive year, ALP and ESG provided theoretical and hands-on training on best practices in industrial zone management, modern facility management technologies, and leadership in safety, security, and environmental management. Over five weeks, the young Kuwaiti engineers received 125 hours of training, including intensive workshops and field training at Agility’s logistics facilities. Under the guidance of an experienced team, participants developed key skills before completing a final exam to earn a facility management certification.

Nader Sakeen, CEO ALP Kuwait and Gulf, said: “As Kuwait and the region continue to advance their development projects, there is a growing need for highly skilled national talent in facilities management to oversee these projects in line with global standards for safety, security, and environmental sustainability. We are proud to continue our partnership with ESG and Youth Public Authority for the third consecutive year and we remain dedicated to supporting initiatives that grow local talent and contribute to Kuwait’s long-term development goals.”

Ahmed B. Al-Eisa Chairman and CEO of ESG, said: “At ESG, we are committed to investing in Kuwait’s future workforce. With new projects being launched and existing ones progressing, the demand for skilled facilities management professionals is growing. This is why ESG is proud to collaborate with our partners at Agility and the Youth Public Authority to equip and train local talent, enhancing their practical skills and supporting the aspirations of both the public and private sectors.”

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About Agility

Agility is a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation with 65,000+ employees across six continents. Listed in Kuwait and Dubai, Agility specializes in growing and scaling operating businesses. Agility’s portfolio of companies include the world’s largest aviation services company (Menzies Aviation); a global fuel logistics business (Tristar); and a leading logistics parks developer and operator across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (Agility Logistics Parks). Other Agility companies offer customs digitization services, remote-site infrastructure services, defense and government services, ecommerce-enablement and digital logistics, and waste management and recycling. Agility invests in supply chain innovation, sustainability, and resilience, and has minority holdings in a portfolio of listed and non-listed companies.

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About Engineering Systems Group

Engineering Systems Group, established in 1999, provides project management services, construction management, technical and financial feasibility studies and engineering consultancy. It is also one of the leading companies in the facility management sector since 2005.

The company also has a skillful team of professionals, technological capabilities and partnerships in the FM field. ESG is one of the leading firms in Kuwait and the GCC that applied latest technologies in facility management such as 3D scanning devices and BIM systems. The company is also a MEFMA strategic partner for facility management and has the ISO 41000 – facilities management.

ESG’s experience varies from partnership projects to government projects, smart ports, the medical and industrial sector as well as other differentiated activities.