JEDDAH: Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in Riyadh on Monday started accepting driving instructor applications.
Females from all over the Kingdom come to the PNU, the largest university for women in the world, to pursue their studies.
As such, it has established a driving academy on its campus that will provide theoretical education and practical training.
“We’ve just begun to accept instructors’ registrations through our website,” the general supervisor for media management at the PNU, Amani Al-Hammad, told Arab News.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and certified trainer’s permit, and be either Saudi or a resident living in the Kingdom, she said.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of their national ID or valid residency card; a copy of a valid driver’s license; a copy of a recent medical examination; an attached CV as well as proof of educational qualifications; a certified trainer’s permit; and a second language certificate. Candidates must then pass an interview.
Women in Riyadh who have a valid driver’s license acquired from other countries can now apply for the job through the link: https://app.pnu.edu.sa/Drivers/driver/Registration.aspx
Female-only university starts hiring driving instructors in Riyadh
Female-only university starts hiring driving instructors in Riyadh
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
