MWL’s chief, UN secretary-general discuss friendship among nations in Riyadh

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Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 17 December 2025
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MWL’s chief, UN secretary-general discuss friendship among nations in Riyadh

  • Meeting on sidelines of 11th Global Forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

RIYADH: Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, has discussed the importance of friendship among nations with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The meeting on Tuesday in Riyadh, which was held on the sidelines of the 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, focused on the importance of strengthening friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Al-Issa highlighted the MWL’s efforts, initiatives, and programs that helped serve peace and dialogue. He also stressed the UN’s efforts to address issues with responsibility and courage, particularly the tragedy in Gaza and the Palestinian issue, the SPA added.


New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

Updated 17 February 2026
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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.