Saudi Education Ministry joins global education forum

Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (Guess) conference was held at the Dubai World Trade Center. (Supplied)
Updated 28 February 2019
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Saudi Education Ministry joins global education forum

  • The Saudi Education Ministry participating in the event

DUBAI: The activities of the Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (Guess) conference and exhibition, hosted by the Emirati Education Ministry, continued for the second day at the Dubai World Trade Center.

The Saudi Education Ministry pavilion participating in the event witnessed the signing of a number of agreements aimed at improving the level of education in the Kingdom.

Among those was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tatweer Company for Educational Services and the Emirati Alef Company for Education Technology to enrich digital content and provide digital solutions for the public and private education sectors.

Another MoU was signed between Tatweer Education Holding Company and the international GEMS Education Company to exchange expertise and meet the ministry’s needs in developing the Kingdom’s level of education.

The pavilion organized workshops and round-table discussions, one of which was a workshop on the educational system’s investment opportunities. It highlighted the initiatives launched by the government to promote the role of the private sector in the Kingdom’s education and encourage private investments.

The undersecretary of the minister of education and head of the Kingdom’s pavilion, Dr. Saad Al-Fuhaid, said that “the Kingdom is participating with the event’s largest pavilion to present the implemented projects and programs, host speakers to discuss the projects, attract investments for the educational sector and elaborate new ideas.”

The Ministry’s Vision 2030 Achievement Office took part in the event along with a number of the ministry’s departments by presenting working papers about the 2030 Educational Vision that seeks to provide a promising education for future generations. 


Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

Historic Jeddah Welcomes over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of Ramadan 2026. (SPA)
Updated 10 March 2026
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Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

  • The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares

JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.

The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.

There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.

In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.