The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with FAO will hold on Wednesday and Thursday a workshop in Hail on the cultivation and production of citrus, as well as the support of women’s cooperatives and development of the food producing families in the Kingdom.
Abdallah Oihabi, FAO coordinator, stated that the workshop will include the participation of Hassna Al-Harak, an expert in food industries at the National Agricultural Research Institute in Morocco, who will train women and the producing families theoretically and practically on the quality assurance techniques followed in food industries.
Oihabi added that Tagreed Al-Margalani, chairperson of women’s cooperatives in Madinah, will present the Saudi experience in developing the food producing families through the processing of a number of food and professional products in the cooperatives. He pointed out that Muna Abdul Aziz Mohamed of Taiba University will give a presentation on the development of the farming families in rural areas.
Oihabi explained that the workshop will contribute in enhancing the qualified human capacities of the Saudi woman who will benefit a great deal from the lectures at the workshop.
He added that the workshop on the cultivation and the production of citrus, will offer an opportunity to the farmers to know the latest technologies utilized in the field of citrus, as well as the harvest and post harvest processes.
Salman bin Jarallah Al-Sewnah, GM of the General Administration of Agriculture Affairs in Hail, stated that the workshop will contribute through lectures by specialists in supporting all persons who are involved in citrus cultivation and production.
Papers on “Citrus in KSA,” “Water management in Citrus production” and “the integrated control of pests and diseases of Citrus” will also be presented.
On the second day, papers will be presented on the good agricultural practices to improve the production and quality of citrus and other related subjects.
Hail workshop to discuss citrus cultivation, production
Hail workshop to discuss citrus cultivation, production
Saudi Arabia leads outcome-based education to prepare future-ready generations: Harvard Business Review
- The Riyadh-based school group developed a strategy that links every classroom activity to measurable student competencies, aiming to graduate learners equipped for the digital economy and real-world contexts
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s education system is undergoing a sweeping transformation aligned with Vision 2030, shifting from traditional, input-focused methods to outcome-based education designed to equip students with future-ready skills, Harvard Business Review Arabic reported.
The transformation is being adopted and spearheaded by institutions such as Al-Nobala Private Schools, which introduced the Kingdom’s first national “learning outcomes framework,” aimed at preparing a generation of leaders and innovators for an AI-driven future, the report said.
Al-Nobala has leveraged international expertise to localize advanced learning methodologies.
The Riyadh-based school group developed a strategy that links every classroom activity to measurable student competencies, aiming to graduate learners equipped for the digital economy and real-world contexts. The school’s group approach combines traditional values with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, innovation and digital fluency.
According to the report, the shift addresses the growing gap between outdated models built for low-tech, resource-constrained environments and today’s dynamic world, where learners must navigate real-time information, virtual platforms, and smart technologies.
“This is not just about teaching content, it’s about creating impact,” the report noted, citing how Al-Nobala’s model prepares students to thrive in an AI-driven world while aligning with national priorities.
The report noted that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has paved the way for this shift by transitioning from a centralized controller to a strategic enabler, allowing schools such as Al-Nobala to tailor their curriculum to meet evolving market and societal needs. This is part of the long-term goal to place the Kingdom among the top 20 global education systems.
Al-Nobala’s work, the report stated, has succeeded in serving the broader national effort to link education outcomes directly to labor market demands, helping to fulfill the Vision 2030 pillar of building a vibrant society with a thriving economy driven by knowledge and innovation.
Last February, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Saudi Arabia’s minister of education, said that the Kingdom was making “an unprecedented investment in education,” with spending aligned to the needs of growth and development. He said that in 2025, education received the second-largest share of the state budget, totaling $53.5 billion.
