1.6 million tourism jobs in 3 years

Updated 08 July 2012
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1.6 million tourism jobs in 3 years

The Kingdom’s tourism sector will provide 1.6 million jobs by 2015, Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, announced yesterday.

Speaking to Minister of Economy and Planning Muhammad Al-Jasser, the SCTA chief emphasized the need to activate the agreement between the two organizations to exchange information and coordinate national planning for the sector. “By the end of 2010, the number of direct and indirect jobs created by the sector rose to 1.2 million,” the prince said. Among them, 128,000 were Saudi.

Al-Jasser stressed the important role of tourism in boosting the national economy, adding that it provides a lot of jobs to different groups of people.

“I was very happy to know the remarkable achievements of SCTA during the past years in promoting domestic tourism,” the minister said, adding that the ministry would extend all support to the sector.

During the meeting, a documentary on the Kingdom’s tourism development strategy was screened. Meanwhile, President of Saudi Red Crescent Authority Prince Faisal bin Abdullah yesterday received a delegation from the SCTA headed by SCTA Deputy Chairman Khalid Tahir. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two departments, particularly in the area of training and SRCA participation in summer functions sponsored by the SCTA.


King Salman Arabic academy launches ‘Ahlan Wa Sahlan’ digital learning platform

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King Salman Arabic academy launches ‘Ahlan Wa Sahlan’ digital learning platform

RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has launched the “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” educational platform, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The digital initiative aims to teach Arabic to both native and non-native speakers through a flexible, interactive learning experience, combining accredited academic content with modern technologies and supporting learners of different levels and goals.

Abdullah Al-Washmi, the academy’s secretary-general, said the platform marks a qualitative step in the digital development of Arabic language education and aligns with the academy’s mission to strengthen Arabic’s presence in modern learning environments.

He added that the project is part of a series of initiatives supported by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and reflects the leadership’s commitment to empowering Arabic locally and globally through trusted digital tools.

Al-Washmi said the platform offers advanced digital solutions for individuals and institutions, with programs designed to meet diverse learning needs and objectives.

It provides integrated language programs across five levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as specialized courses in professional fields such as administration, healthcare and sports.

Learners benefit from flexible self-learning options supported by standardized assessment tools and comprehensive tests, the SPA reported.

“Ahlan Wa Sahlan” features an interactive design with customized content for different learner groups, a multilingual interface supporting five languages and continuous technical support.

Educational institutions are also provided with advanced tools to manage content, organize learners and monitor performance through analytical reports, the SPA added.

The launch is part of the academy’s broader efforts to expand Arabic language education globally through innovative digital solutions, enhancing learning efficiency and strengthening Arabic’s presence in education, culture and digital communication.

The initiative also aligns with the Human Capability Development Program’s goals to build an advanced Arabic digital education ecosystem that combines academic quality with technological innovation.