Makkah governor receives US consul general in Jeddah

Makkah governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal receives US Consul General Faris Asad in Jeddah. (Supplied)
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Updated 07 August 2022
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Makkah governor receives US consul general in Jeddah

  • Faris’ other past assignments include assistant information officer in Amman, Jordan, and public diplomacy officer with a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Mosul, Iraq

MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal received US Consul General Faris Asad in Jeddah on Sunday.
They discussed topics of common interest. Asad also concurrently serves as the US representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headquartered in Jeddah. He joined the US Department of State in 2004 as a foreign service officer.
Most recently, Faris served as political chief at the US Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan from 2018-2020.
Faris’ other past assignments include assistant information officer in Amman, Jordan, and public diplomacy officer with a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Mosul, Iraq.

 


 


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.