Makkah governor participates in World Youth Forum in Egypt

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
Updated 07 November 2017
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Makkah governor participates in World Youth Forum in Egypt

JEDDAH: On behalf of King Salman, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the king and governor of Makkah, participated in the World Youth Forum held in Sharm El-Sheikh which was inaugurated on Monday by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The World Youth Forum, which aims for achieving peace, prosperity, harmony and progress in the entire world, is being held on Nov. 4-10.
In his opening speech, the Egyptian president confirmed that terrorism violates and degrades humanity, stressing that resistance to terrorism is the right of all humanity.
The forum will hold 46 sessions and workshops including global youth issues, sustainable development, technology, entrepreneurship, issues of civilizations and cultures, issues of terrorism, extremism and illegal immigration.
The hashtag (WeNeedToTalk) was launched by the organizing committee to highlight the necessity of dialogue with the youth in Egypt and exchanging views with global youth to help to share ideas and ambitions.
The forum, which is attended by more than 3,000 people from 52 countries, includes heads of state and international youth figures.


New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

Updated 17 February 2026
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New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

  • The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has announced a strategic partnership with the SPA (Saudi Press Agency) Academy for News Training to train 900 job seekers for technical and specialized media careers.

The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields.

These initiatives aim to enhance professional skills and improve the quality of media performance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Each program will run for 12 months, equipping participants with the technical and creative skills to meet the demands of the evolving media sector.

The initiative is expected to boost employment opportunities, support private sector growth by providing qualified personnel, and promote digital and media innovation.