Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA)

The world's only academy with hands-on training in both actual rig and intervention well
operations. A non-profit technical training hub established in 2016 by Saudi Aramco and
industry stakeholders to support the upstream energy sector and Saudi Aramco
contractors by providing globally competitive drilling professionals who are academically
and vocationally competent through quality education. With a campus spanning 72,000
square meters, it features training wells, workshops, simulators, labs, and state-of-the-art
facilities. The academy emphasizes career progression and invests in lifelong learning.
SADA's vision is to lead the industrial education globally, incorporating advanced
technology and fostering HSE standards. SADA is one of the institutes under the National
Center for Strategic Partnerships, approved and licensed by the Technical Vocational
Training Corporation (TVTC). In addition to TVTC, HRDF and Saudi Aramco, SADA
has 31 stakeholders.