Female design talents shine at CODEX 2018

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Excellence award winner and student Ruba Alsofi from the college of design is explaining her project to Prince Ahmed bin Fahad bin Salman. (AN Photo)
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Fatima Alnammi is explaining her project "Sadaf" to prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman and the delegation. (AN Photo)
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A student from the College of Design is explaining her project to the prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman and the delegation. (AN Photo)
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A student from the College of Design is explaining her project to the prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman and the delegation. (AN Photo)
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CODEX a three days exhibition in the College of Design at Immam Abdulrahman bin Faisal. (AN Photo)
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Students from differnt Designing disciplines are showcasing their capstone projects to visitors and sponsors. (AN Photo)
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One of the exhibited projects: Sports Recreation Center for ladies by Aroob Almazrou. (AN Photo)
Updated 16 May 2018
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Female design talents shine at CODEX 2018

  • Exhibition sponsored by Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
  • Students at the College of Design at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Dammam showing off their work

DAMMAM: Students at the College of Design at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University in Dammam shone through their creative design projects which were on display on May 13-15 at the exhibition CODEX 2018.
The exhibition, which was sponsored by the Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, had graduates’ capstone projects on show to visitors, sponsors and official delegations. The exhibition had all participants from all three departments of the college: interior design, graphic design and multimedia, and industrial design.
Aroob Almazrou, winner of the excellence award in the College of Design for her capstone project, said: “I chose my project to be a sport recreation center for ladies in Dhahran City because I want to be part of the Kingdom’s progress by providing the best sports experience for ladies in the Kingdom.”
“Sadaf,” the synonym of “glade” in the Asiri accent, is the name of Fatimah Alnammi’s project, a 3D animated center in Asir, in the south of Saudi Arabia. She said: “I have met a large number of Saudis who are passionate about filmmaking and scenario writing who dream of having a top-notch incubator that allows for the development of Saudi talents and the development of the animation and film industry across Saudi.”
Through their projects, female students focused on aspects that included covering consumer needs, filling the gaps in the market and ensuring environmental sustainability.
Fay Aljeean, a student in the recently founded department, industrial design, created a flatpack air conditioner and named it “Click.” “What makes the product different from any other AC out there is that it is light in weight, affordable, and saves energy,” she said.
The exhibit received visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom who did not hide their admiration for the presentations. “We are here to sign a memo of understanding to build a center of excellence in the campus to create 3,000 sustainable jobs for Saudi females over the next four to five years,” said Daniel Lang, senior vice president of the American company Sutherland Global Services.
“I was surprised at the number of young female talents! This is my second visit to the Kingdom after my first 25 years ago. From the minute I walked in, I saw an incredible place with amazing potential that we can’t wait to cooperate with.”
“I think we are well aligned with Vision 2030, really showing that we have the talent that is going to make it happen,” said Dr. Sumayah Al-Soliman, dean of the college. “We work in getting these projects to the real world and try to link our students to sponsors that could adopt their projects and target real people who will be able to accelerate our students’ success.
With the CODEX exhibition we are creating a platform that gives the opportunity for more exposure, which is part of the women empowerment that also worked as a point of connection where we can take things further.”


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They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts made in this regard.


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  • A cooperation agreement was signed between SASCA and Taif University

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ilmi, PNU launch museum studies program

  • New micro-credential courses open to all high-school graduates, undergraduates
  • Program includes Arabic, English, in-person, remote, long and short-term courses

RIYADH: A new museum studies program in Saudi Arabia has opened for registration, offering micro-credential and long-term courses.

It is the result of a partnership between ilmi, a center for science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and mathematics learning, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

ilmi — meaning “my knowledge” in Arabic — is a science and innovation center that aims to empower young people in Saudi Arabia.

A philanthropic NGO initiative created by Princess Sara bint Mashour bin Abdulaziz, wife of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ilmi is incubated, supported and funded by the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, Misk, as a subsidiary, and operates in partnership with Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City.

The museum studies program includes micro-credential, diploma, minor and elective courses.

It is open to recent high-school graduates and university undergraduates keen to secure entry-level positions in museums, as well as professionals seeking new skill sets and career paths.

Created by ilmi and PNU experts from Saudi Arabia and around the world, the program offers a blend of online and in-person learning, alongside Arabic and English tuition options.

Micro-credential courses will blend online and in-person learning, and are available to applicants over the age of 18.

Courses include museum impact studies, museum education and awareness, an introduction to museum technologies, fundamentals of museum management and integrating digital technology.

Courses on offer for PNU students include an introduction to museums elective and specialist minors in museums and digital technology, exhibit design and content development.

A two-year diploma in museum management will also be available for both PNU students and recent high-school graduates.

Registration has opened for the first online micro-credential course starting this month: Fundamentals of museum management.

All further micro-credential courses will take place in May and June, with the diploma, minor and elective programs starting in September at the beginning of the academic year 2024/25.

Program graduates can also apply to work alongside ilmi experts as they design and launch unique, informal learning programs across the Kingdom.

For more information and registration, click here.


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  • Allocation of $4.85 million to treat malnutrition in children aged under five as well as pregnant and lactating women in Yemen
  • Agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and KSrelief’s supervisor general, and WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain

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