Saudi ministry of Islamic Affairs in volunteering push

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As part of Vision 2030, these volunteer opportunities are offered as part of providing all possible services to pilgrims. (SPA)
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As part of Vision 2030, these volunteer opportunities are offered as part of providing all possible services to pilgrims. (SPA)
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Updated 15 April 2023
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Saudi ministry of Islamic Affairs in volunteering push

  • Volunteers in all regions of the Kingdom are offering their services to strive to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by reaching 1 million volunteers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance’s volunteer department provided more than 1.7 million volunteer hours during the first quarter of 2023.

Volunteers in all regions of the Kingdom are offering their services to strive to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by reaching 1 million volunteers.

These numbers were revealed within official statistics issued by the National Volunteer Portal, where 4,673 volunteer opportunities were offered, in which 14,790 volunteers participated; the number of volunteer hours completed reached 1,745,132 hours, and the economic value and financial return of voluntary initiatives amounted to SR43,982,265 (a little over $11.99 million)

Offering these volunteer opportunities comes within the framework of providing all possible services to pilgrims in line with the objectives of Vision 2030, as the volunteer initiatives include preparing, cleaning, and arranging mosques, in addition to several field initiatives.

 


Deal signed to nurture Saudi Arabia’s creative talent

Deputy Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan signed for RUA. (SPA)
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Deal signed to nurture Saudi Arabia’s creative talent

  • The signing took place at Fenaa Alawwal, a cultural hub in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture signed a partnership with the ESSEC Business School for Riyadh University of Arts’ College of Cultural Management to nurture creative talent and promote cross-cultural exchange.

The signing took place at Fenaa Alawwal, a cultural hub in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

Deputy Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan signed for RUA, while ESSEC Business School President Vincenzo Vinzi signed on behalf of the school.

Under the partnership, ESSEC will collaborate with RUA to co-design specialized programs for the College of Cultural Management, equipping future leaders with skills to shape the evolving cultural landscape.

Founded in 1907, the ESSEC Business School is one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, renowned for academic excellence, global reach, and a commitment to innovation and ethical leadership.

Its programs emphasize experiential learning, empowering students to make a meaningful impact across industries, the SPA reported.

RUA will offer a progressive educational framework across all levels and disciplines in the arts and culture sectors, including short courses, diplomas, bachelor’s, higher diplomas, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Further details on RUA, its programs, and international partnerships will be available on its official website, launching in the first quarter of 2026.