MIS secures SAR 86.7M service contract with ETEC

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) awarded a competitive bid from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), with a total value of SAR 86.67 million, inclusive of value-added tax.
In a statement on Tadawul, MIS said the project aims to provide test administration services, including both computer-based testing at designated centers and remote testing, for examinees under the ETEC.
The company clarified that there are no related parties involved.
The award was granted on June 17, and the contract is expected to be signed on July 17, 2025.

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