LONDON: Broadcaster MBC Group has launched a specialized industry training program that aims to sharpen the skills of young Saudis interested in a career in the cultural and creative industries.
The boot camp will be open to young Saudi individuals who already have prior experience in the production of media content or creative projects and are looking to develop a career in the industry.
“The launch is in line with MBC Group’s belief in the importance of supporting an integrated productive environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the broadcaster said in a statement on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia is aiming to develop its production and creative industries as the country focuses on economic diversification.
The courses are scheduled to begin later this year and will focus on film and cinema, as well as TV drama.
Students will be able to tap the expertise of leading studios, production companies, professional trainers and TV stars. The aim is to eventually export local productions to the world, in collaboration with MBC Studios, MBC Group’s original content production division.
The courses will cover disciplines that include scriptwriting, production, and directing.
Candidates who complete one of the program’s will have the opportunity to apply for internships and jobs at MBC Studios.
MBC ‘boot camp’ aims to train young Saudi creatives
MBC ‘boot camp’ aims to train young Saudi creatives
- Saudi Arabia is aiming to develop its production and creative industries as the country focuses on economic diversification
- The boot camp will be open to young Saudi individuals who already have prior experience in the production of media content
WhatsApp says Russia ‘attempted to fully block’ app
- Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service
SAN FRANCISCO, United States: WhatsApp said Wednesday that Russia “attempted to fully block” the messaging app in the country to push users to a competing state-controlled service, potentially affecting 100 million people.
Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
It has threatened a host of Internet platforms with forced slowdowns or outright bans if they do not comply with Russian laws, including those requiring data on Russian users to be stored inside the country.
“Today the Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app,” WhatsApp posted on X.
“Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can only lead to less safety for people in Russia,” WhatsApp added.
“We continue to do everything we can to keep users connected.”
Critics and rights campaigners say the Russian restrictions are a transparent attempt by the Kremlin to ramp up control and surveillance over Internet use in Russia, amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent during the Ukraine offensive.
That latest developments came after Russia’s Internet watchdog said Tuesday it would slap “phased restrictions” on the Telegram messaging platform, which it said had not complied with the laws.
