Misk, Human Resources Development Fund to support training of Saudi youth

At a signing ceremony in Riyadh, Omar Najjar signed the memorandum with Firas Aba Al-Khail. (SPA)
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Updated 18 November 2023
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Misk, Human Resources Development Fund to support training of Saudi youth

  • The collaboration will unify efforts and promote joint initiatives to develop the professional skills of Saudi youth in the private sector

RIYADH: The Misk Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Human Resources Development Fund to support the training and qualification of young Saudis for in-demand professions.

The collaboration will unify efforts and promote joint initiatives to develop the professional skills of Saudi youth in the private sector.

It was signed during the 2023 Misk Global Forum, which ended on Friday in Al-Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah.

Omar Najjar, executive vice president of the Misk Foundation, signed the memorandum with Firas Aba Al-Khail, deputy director-general of business at the Human Resources Development Fund.

The deal aligns with other Saudi efforts to support nationalization through training and qualification programs.

Trainees will benefit from the Tamheer program, the national e-training platform Doroob, the Misk Career Essentials Program and Misk Immersive programs.

 


Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman chairs Tuesday’s Cabinet session. (SPA)
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Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

  • Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to Palestinians

RIYADH: The Cabinet on Tuesday discussed efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia to enhance the security and stability of Yemen and to create a supportive environment for dialogue among all parties.

The Cabinet reiterated its welcoming of the request of the president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi to hold a dialogue conference in Riyadh for all southern factions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The conference aims to develop a vision for just solutions to the southern issue that meet the legitimate aspirations of the southern people, SPA added.

The Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to the Palestinian people, under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Cabinet was also briefed on the contents of telephone calls received by Prince Mohammed from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The discussions covered relations between Saudi Arabia and their respective countries, as well as regional and international developments, SPA said.

On the domestic front, the Cabinet affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to further enhancing its position in advanced technologies and building an integrated digital ecosystem that contributes to supporting the competitiveness of the national economy and attracting investments.

The Cabinet also highlighted the launch of the world’s largest government data center project, Hexagon, in Riyadh which represents a significant strategic leap toward the Kingdom becoming a global hub in this field.The project will ensure data sovereignty and security and enable innovation, SPA said.