Many Saudi families still maintain traditional attire and encourage their children to learn more about the clothing of their forebears.
Photographer Afnan Al-Samhan captured this award-winning image of a child in Taif province wearing traditional dress. The photo was one of the winning images in the Colors of Saudi Contest. Taif is famous for its magnificent tourist attractions such as museums, parks, flea markets, fruits, roses and aromatic flower farms, as well as cultural attractions such as Souk Okaz, which has been improved by the National Authority for Tourism and National Heritage through the organization of the Souk Okaz Festival during the past few years.
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ThePlace: Beauty of Taif Heritage
- Taif is famous for its magnificent tourist attractions such as museums, parks, flea markets, fruits, roses and aromatic flower farms, as well as cultural attractions
Saudi minister opens global labor market academy
- The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment
RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain inaugurated the second edition of the Global Labor Market Academy in Riyadh on Friday.
The event, which will run until Jan. 25, features 19 new members, bringing to 50 the total number of countries involved in the initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The academy serves as a specialized hub for exchanging expertise on global labor trends and innovative policy solutions, offering participants a year-long academic program focused on capacity building and international employment policy development.
The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment.
The initiative aims to expand its reach to more than 75 countries by 2028, solidifying the Kingdom’s role in shaping the future of international labor markets.
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