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Janadriyah: Weeks-long Saudi cultural festival to promote world peace

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir at the ministry’s pavilion in the village of Janadriyah. (@KSAmofaEN photo)
Updated 21 December 2018
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Janadriyah: Weeks-long Saudi cultural festival to promote world peace

  • The festival is considered to be the biggest annual arts and cultural event of its kind in the Middle East.
Updated 21 December 2018
Arab News

The annual Janadriyah festival, which opened on Thursday, will have world peace as its central theme during its three-week celebration of Saudi lifestyle and culture.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry is among several organizations that have set up pavilions at the festival.

The festival is considered to be the biggest annual arts and cultural event of its kind in the Middle East.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,  Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, personal representative of Bahrain’s King Hamad, and Shihab bin Tariq Al-Saeed, adviser to Sultan Qaboos of Oman attended the opening ceremony.

Topics: Saudi Arabia 33rd Janadriyah Festival Culture and Entertainment

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New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

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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
Updated 17 February 2026
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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.
 

 

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