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Business Hyundai Motor Group Deepens Partnership with Saudi Arabia Through Expanded Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation
Business Hyundai Motor Group Deepens Partnership with Saudi Arabia Through Expanded Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation
Business Hyundai Motor Group Deepens Partnership with Saudi Arabia Through Expanded Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation
Hyundai Motor Group Deepens Partnership with Saudi Arabia Through Expanded Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation
SEOUL, July 7, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the launch of its expanded joint traineeship program, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”.
10 talented Saudi students and graduates have been selected to participate in an intensive 8-week program at the Group’s global headquarters in Seoul, beginning July 6. This initiative marks a significant step in the Group’s commitment to nurturing future talent and deepening its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is a key strategic market and an important partner in Hyundai Motor Group’s long-term vision. We are pleased to partner with the Misk Foundation to welcome talented Saudi youth to Hyundai Motor Group through this traineeship program. This experience will provide participants with valuable skills and firsthand insight into our business, innovation, and future vision. We believe this initiative will help nurture future talent, further strengthen the partnership between Korea and Saudi Arabia, and foster deeper collaboration in the years ahead.
Executive Vice President of Future Strategy Division at Hyundai Motor Group
The success of the first cohort demonstrated the value of this partnership and the impact it can create for Saudi youth. Expanding our collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group this year reflects our shared commitment to developing future talent through global learning experiences that prepare young people for the evolving workforce. At Misk Skills, we are proud to continue creating opportunities that empower the next generation with practical experience, global perspectives, and the confidence to lead.
Director of Misk Skills Track at the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation
Following a successful pilot in 2025 with two trainees, the program was expanded Group-wide for 2026. This significant expansion is a direct result of the Group’s deepened commitment to the region, building on meetings in October 2025 between Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Dr. Badr Hamoud Al-Badr, CEO of the Misk Foundation.
This year’s program attracted strong interest from Saudi youth, with over 2,500 applicants. This overwhelming interest underscores the strong appeal of the Group’s vision and the significant opportunity the program represents. The 10 trainees were selected through a rigorous evaluation process based on their professional capabilities, global communication skills and growth potential.
The comprehensive 8-week traineeship is designed to provide participants with immersive, hands-on experience within a global OEM. Through placements within the Group’s major business and strategic functions, trainees will have opportunities to experience a range of fields related to the Group’s key priorities, including areas such as global strategy, design and business operations.
The program also gives participants broader exposure not only to how a global company operates, but also to the Group’s innovative technologies, strategic priorities and future business initiatives, while supporting their professional development and global outlook. Participants will also contribute to real-world projects and research focused on the Saudi and Middle East markets, while gaining hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
The expanded traineeship program is a cornerstone of a growing, multi-faceted partnership between the Group and the Misk Foundation. Building on this partnership, the Group will continue to engage with the Misk Global Forum in November through initiatives such as the HMG Smart City Workshop1), which is being held for the second consecutive year, as well as sponsorship initiatives.
Looking ahead, the Group plans to deepen its cooperation with the Misk Foundation and broaden related efforts to promote human exchange between Saudi Arabia and Korea while supporting broader collaboration across industries and related sectors.
Together, these efforts reflect the shared commitment of the Group and the Misk Foundation to fostering future talent and strengthening cooperation between Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Kyeongjin Kim
kyeongjin.kim@hyundai.com
Global PR Team 1 · Hyundai Motor Company
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