Saudi Islamic affairs minister visits Al-Azhar University in Cairo

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Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh visited Al-Azhar University. (X/@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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Al-Sheikh was presented with Al-Azhar University's shield. (X/@Saudi_MoiaEN)
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Updated 26 August 2024
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Saudi Islamic affairs minister visits Al-Azhar University in Cairo

  • Minister given an overview of the university’s various colleges, departments

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh visited Al-Azhar University on Sunday as part of his participation in the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Cairo.

The minister met Salama Dawood, the president of Al-Azhar University, accompanied by the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini, and several university officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The minister was given an overview of the university’s various colleges and departments and engaged in discussions about potential cooperation in scientific and research fields.

Al-Asheikh praised the university for its efforts in promoting the values of moderation globally, expressing his appreciation for the institution’s contribution.

He also emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in scientific areas for the mutual benefit of both Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Dawood highlighted the strong ties between the Kingdom and Egypt, underlining the significance of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the conference and its leading role in advancing the principles of Islamic moderation.
 


Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

The conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2026
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Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

  • The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers

RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.

Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.

Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.

By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.

An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.

The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.