JEDDAH: Nearly 3,500 books have been registered in the Kingdom so far this year, as part of a service developed by the Ministry of Culture and Information to issue licenses to release and print books and publications.
Via the service, electronic publishing can be processed, observations and modifications made if necessary, and other electronic procedures allowed until the issuance of print permission.
The ministry’s efforts regarding e-services have sped up the print-permission process. Statistics showed that this year, the system of permitting books and publications was able to release 52 percent of books awaiting permission in less than a week.
There are 2,400 registered authors and more than 1,000 registered publishers in electronic form. Print permission for a book currently takes on average about a week.
Over 3,500 books registered in Saudi Arabia this year
Over 3,500 books registered in Saudi Arabia this year
Saudi minister opens global labor market academy
- The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment
RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain inaugurated the second edition of the Global Labor Market Academy in Riyadh on Friday.
The event, which will run until Jan. 25, features 19 new members, bringing to 50 the total number of countries involved in the initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The academy serves as a specialized hub for exchanging expertise on global labor trends and innovative policy solutions, offering participants a year-long academic program focused on capacity building and international employment policy development.
The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment.
The initiative aims to expand its reach to more than 75 countries by 2028, solidifying the Kingdom’s role in shaping the future of international labor markets.
