JEDDAH: Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdul Aziz stressed the importance of offering students a quality education in the sciences.
Hosting employees of the province’s education department on the occasion of the start of the new academic year, he urged educators to instil patriotism and good values in students.
They represent the country’s wealth, so teachers must handle them with great attention and care, he said.
“Teaching staff must carry out the mission entrusted to them, enriching students with knowledge and sciences,” he added.
“As we welcome a new school year, our hearts are filled with joy and renewed hope in the students of the Eastern Province and the rest of the Kingdom for a brighter future, provided that they work hard to push forward the march of science and knowledge.”
Department Director Dr. Nasser Al-Shalaan commended the important role and efforts exerted by the province’s students who joined scout teams to serve Hajj pilgrims.
The province has 2,895 schools accommodating 840,000 students and 57,392 teachers, in addition to 480 kindergartens, he said.
“These schools offered 2,071 training programs during the past year, while 22 new educational projects were submitted. The council also maintained and restored 41 educational buildings,” he added.
“We hope that our creative students will achieve international excellence and prominence, and hold aloft the flag of the Kingdom thanks to the attention and care accorded not only to the students, but also to the educational projects in the Eastern Province.”
Saudi governor stresses importance of science education
Saudi governor stresses importance of science education
- The province has 2,895 schools accommodating 840,000 students and 57,392 teachers
Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school
- The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions
JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.
It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.
Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.
Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.
The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.
It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.
The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.
It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.
