JEDDAH: Eleven Saudi female Border Guards have completed advanced security training in a joint operation with German Federal Police.
The two-week training course, which ended in Riyadh on Wednesday, was carried out in accordance with a convention signed between the Saudi Interior Ministry and its German counterpart.
Saudi Border Guards spokesman Col. Saher Al-Harbi said development and training of women in the Border Guard was part of a global skills program that included protection and personal security, self-defense, identity verification, search and confiscation, anti-smuggling strategies, forgery and counterfeiting, and first aid.
“The program represented an important step by training technical personnel to perform their duties effectively,” he said.
Al-Harbi said the training sessions respected the morals of the Islamic religion regarding privacy and protection of women.
The Border Guards training program has the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Minister of Interior, and is supervised by Awad bin Eid Al-Balawi, director general of Saudi Border Guards, the spokesman said.
German police train Saudi women Border Guards
German police train Saudi women Border Guards
Saudi industry minister visits Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp
- The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has visited the Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp in Riyadh.
The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in partnership with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Alkhorayef highlighted the role of innovation in developing the mining sector during his visit, in line with the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.
He noted that global assessments of mining practices had reinforced the need for innovation and a sustainability-driven approach, positioning the Kingdom as an active contributor to shaping the sector’s future.
He said the initiative supported global cooperation and joint efforts to advance mining through modern technologies, innovation, and the updated regulatory frameworks, reflecting the Kingdom’s confidence in its ability to drive qualitative transformation in the industry.
Alkhorayef added that engaging with future minerals pioneers and competing on a global level was a key pillar of the development of the mining sector, both locally and internationally.
Participants at the event had refined their ideas and advanced their projects in preparation for their presentation to judging panels, supported by mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
More than 12 workshops were held over the first two days, with around 30 expert mentors and specialists from partner entities providing guidance across different stages of project development.
The program also included seminars led by international experts focusing on innovating, solution development, presentation skills, and future trends in mining.
The event concluded with competitors submitting their final projects. Winners will be announced at the fifth Future Minerals Forum, scheduled for Jan. 13-15.
