RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 10, 2026 – The Nemetschek Group has partnered with Prince Sultan University (PSU) to advance talent development and innovation in Saudi Arabia. The agreement links academia with industry and supports workforce development in digital construction across the Kingdom.
Nemetschek Group and PSU will develop joint programs across architecture, engineering and construction and the media and entertainment sectors. The partnership focuses on technical skills, industry collaboration, and support for technology innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, the organizations aim to prepare students for careers in a digitally enabled economy.
The organizations plan joint initiatives focused on workforce skills, entrepreneurship and technology adoption, with the option to launch a shared accelerator. They will host workshops to build technical capacity. The partnership also seeks to expand outreach and increase awareness of each institution’s academic and international programs.
Nemetschek Group will integrate its Global Academic Program into the partnership. The program gives students access to digital tools used across the AEC/O sector. It connects classroom study with project workflows and promotes entrepreneurship, scientific discipline and social responsibility. The goal is to prepare graduates to enter the workforce ready to contribute.
Yves Padrines, chief executive officer of the Nemetschek Group said: “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 places people, knowledge and innovation at the heart of national transformation, and this partnership with Prince Sultan University reflects our commitment to contributing to that ambition. By working closely with leading academic institutions, we are helping to develop the digital skills, entrepreneurial mindset and technical excellence required to shape a more sustainable and resilient future.”
Muayad Simbawa, managing director of Nemetschek Arabia, added: “This partnership represents an important step in strengthening the connection between academia and industry in the Kingdom. By bringing Nemetschek’s global expertise and academic programs to Prince Sultan University, we are supporting students with practical, industry-relevant skills while nurturing innovation and leadership. It is through partnerships like this that we can help build a highly skilled, future-ready workforce aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
Dr. Abdulhakim Almajid, Dean of the College of Engineering at Prince Sultan University, explained: “Prince Sultan University is dedicated to providing our students with a world-class education that meets the highest international standards. Partnering with the Nemetschek Group allows us to further enhance our curriculum with industry-leading technology, as well as expose our students to real-world industry practices. This collaboration will provide our students with a competitive edge, fostering innovation and preparing them to contribute significantly to the Kingdom’s flourishing engineering and media sectors.”
Source: Nemetschek Group
About Nemetschek Group
Nemetschek Group, founded in 1963 and based in Munich, Germany, is a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) industries, as well as the media and entertainment sector. The company operates through four business segments: Planning & Design, Build & Construct, Manage & Operate, and Media & Entertainment. Its portfolio includes brands such as Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and Maxon, offering solutions for building information modeling (BIM), structural design, project collaboration, and 3D visualization. The company employs around 4,000 people and supports over 7 million users globally. Nemetschek Group continues to expand its presence in international markets, including in Saudi Arabia.
About Prince Sultan University
Prince Sultan University (PSU) is a private university based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1999 by the Riyadh Philanthropic Society for Science and became a university in 2003. The institution offers undergraduate and master’s programs in engineering, computer science, business, law and design. It provides classroom instruction, laboratories, libraries and student support services. The university serves preparatory-year, undergraduate and graduate students from Saudi Arabia and other countries. English is the primary language of instruction for many programs. PSU supports research activities, international collaboration and community engagement. PSU has enrolled about 7,130 students worldwide and employs about 1000 faculty and staff members.