RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center has opened applications for a new training and employment initiative aimed at young Saudis seeking a career in the fast-growing events sector, it was announced on Sunday.
Launched in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, the Event Pioneers program will offer recent graduates practical training across eight key disciplines, including event content, protocol management, visitor experience, marketing and communications, event management, event operations, crowd management, and health and safety.
The year-long program, beginning with applications opening on Sunday, will provide hands-on experience in collaboration with the Qiddiya Investment Co. and the Asir Development Authority.
Participants will undergo intensive training while working in various areas of the events industry, with a focus on developing practical skills and preparing graduates for full-time roles in the sector.
Organizers say the program is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of empowering young people and expanding the Kingdom’s workforce in emerging industries.
It also aims to build a pipeline of skilled Saudi talent to meet the demands of a sector that has seen rapid expansion through entertainment, cultural and sports events.
“The Event Pioneers program is part of broader efforts to develop human capital, enhance local content, and create sustainable job opportunities for Saudi youth,” the National Events Center said in a statement.
Training will be delivered in partnership with leading local and international institutes to ensure that participants are equipped with the latest industry expertise.
Officials hope that the initiative will help shape the next generation of leaders in the Kingdom’s growing events sector, providing a career pathway at a time when demand for skilled professionals is rising.
Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center launches Event Pioneers program for graduates
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Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center launches Event Pioneers program for graduates
- The year-long program, beginning with applications opening on Sunday, will provide hands-on experience in collaboration with the Qiddiya Investment Co. and the Asir Development Authority
Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah
- The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz
RIYADH: A new center for Arabic calligraphy under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially opened in Madinah on Monday.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region.
He was joined by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, touring the new facility’s exhibition spaces and receiving briefings on cultural programming and the center’s achievements.
They also viewed collections highlighting Arabic calligraphy’s artistic and historical importance.
Speaking at the opening, Prince Badr said: “From this land of enlightenment and scholarship, we proudly launch a global platform dedicated to Arabic calligraphy as an invaluable cultural asset.”
He went on to credit the crown prince’s “generous and boundless support” for the cultural sector.
The minister said that the center demonstrated to the world the legacy of Arabic calligraphy while underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural identity and heritage.
According to Prince Badr, the facility represents an ambitious vision to elevate Arabic calligraphy as both a universal communication tool and an integral element of Arab heritage, art, architecture and design.
The center further aims to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence, targeting calligraphers, emerging talents, visual artists, Islamic arts researchers, educational and cultural institutions, as well as art and heritage enthusiasts worldwide.
It will deliver specialized programs including research and archival services, calligraphy instruction, academic grants, a permanent museum, touring exhibitions, an international calligraphy association and a business incubator supporting calligraphy enterprises.
Additional offerings feature artist residency programs, expert-led workshops, and standardized curriculum development, complemented by international educational partnerships aimed at heritage conservation and expanding global appreciation for this time-honored art form.
The center’s establishment in Madinah carries particular significance, given the city’s historical role as the cradle of Arabic calligraphy and its association with transcribing the Qur’an and preserving Islamic knowledge.
