Saudi FM meets with US Secretary of State in Washington

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Photo: Twitter/@FaisalbinFarhan)
Updated 15 November 2019
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Saudi FM meets with US Secretary of State in Washington

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Thursday.

In his Twitter account, Prince Faisal said: “Saudi-US have a long-standing strategic partnership. 

“We affirmed the strong ties between our countries and the joint efforts in confronting terrorism in the region and the world.”

 

 

 

 


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

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.