The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 graduate programs, “Binaa – AlKafaat” and “Ameen.” These programs are designed to attract outstanding graduates from local and international universities, equipping them with specialized expertise and enhancing their readiness for the job market within a professional environment that combines academic knowledge with practical experience.
The “Binaa – AlKafaat” program targets holders of bachelor’s and master’s degrees across various training tracks, including accounting and taxation, law, risk analysis, business support, and information technology. The program follows a methodology that ensures a balance between theoretical knowledge and hands-on application, delivered over a 12-month period in a dynamic and motivating work environment.
ZATCA stated that applicants to the “Binaa – AlKafaat” program must be Saudi nationals with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4 or 4 out of 5. Applicants must be no older than 25 years for bachelor’s degree holders (who graduated within the past two years), and no older than 27 years for master’s degree holders (who graduated within the past year). In addition, candidates must meet the Authority’s English proficiency standards and successfully complete personal interviews, assessments, and a medical examination.
ZATCA added that the Ameen program targets recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees and focuses on building knowledge and practical skills in customs through comprehensive theoretical and practical training in the fundamentals of customs and security sciences.
To be eligible for the “Ameen” program, applicants must be Saudi nationals with a minimum GPA of 2.8 out of 4 or 3.5 out of 5, and be no older than 25 years (who graduated within the past two years). Candidates must also pass interviews, assessments, and a medical examination, meet the fitness standards set by ZATCA, and demonstrate proficiency in English according to the Authority’s criteria.
Trainees accepted in either program will receive a range of benefits including a monthly reward, medical insurance for the trainee and their family members and access to advanced training programs that aim to develop both technical and administrative skills preparing them for a successful entry into the job market.
The application for both programs begins on 1 June 2025 until 14 June 2025, and that is through the ZATCA’s website, the programs includes more than 30 majors of various fields and those interested in learning more details including more requirements, conditions, and benefits can check out the program guide available on the application page on ZATCA’s website.