RIYADH: The Ministry of Education has asked higher education graduates working in non-educational institutions to submit their applications for foreign scholarships for masters and doctoral programs for 2016-2017.
In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry said the applicants should meet certain conditions in order to be eligible for foreign scholarships. The candidate should have served in government for not less than two years either within the ministry or another government agency.
The candidate should also be less than 45-years-old and the last mark should not be less than “good” from an accredited university. Otherwise, a special committee will review the candidate’s record and make a decision based on their evaluation.
The candidate should also not have been issued any disciplinary notice during the last two years. He or she should also have a very good performance record on the job for the last two years.
The candidate should also submit a resignation letter from the present job and complete a related form when applying to the ministry. The specialization and the desired degree sought for the scholarship should be specified.
Specializations include accounting, computer, census, and engineering disciplines. For other disciplines, the candidate should mention the previous course of study, which should be related to the field of specialization. The applicant should have acceptance from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education.
Ministry sets conditions for foreign scholarships
Ministry sets conditions for foreign scholarships
Saudi Film Festival to return in April with focus on Korean cinema
- Ahmed Al-Mulla, founder and director of the Saudi Film Festival, said in a statement: “We’re excited to welcome filmmakers to our annual gathering. Our doors are open to all creators, and filmmakers remain at the heart of everything we do
DHAHRAN: The Saudi Film Festival, organized by the Cinema Association in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture and supported by the Saudi Film Commission, has announced that it will launch at Ithra in Dhahran between April 23-29.
This year’s festival explores the theme of “Cinema of the Journey,” presenting a selection of Arab and international films, both short and feature-length, that center on journeys and movement as essential storytelling elements.
The program includes road movies, travel narratives and films where physical or emotional journeys drive the narrative.
The theme encourages Saudi filmmakers to explore this subject through their own perspectives. It positions cinema itself as an act of continuous transition, where identity, place, and time converge to shape the human experience.
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• This year’s Saudi Film Festival will explore the theme of ‘Cinema of the Journey,’ presenting a selection of Arab and international films that center on journeys and movement as essential storytelling elements.
• The program includes road movies, travel narratives and films where physical or emotional journeys drive the narrative.
Following last year’s focus on Japanese cinema, the festival will present a special “Spotlight on Korean Cinema” this year.
Ahmed Al-Mulla, founder and director of the Saudi Film Festival, said in a statement: “We’re excited to welcome filmmakers to our annual gathering. Our doors are open to all creators, and filmmakers remain at the heart of everything we do. This year’s festival creates an atmosphere filled with inspiration, idea exchange, and shared learning. It’s a celebration of cinematic creativity for everyone.”
Tariq Al-Khawaji, deputy director of the festival, added: “At Ithra, we’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the Cinema Association. It has enabled the festival’s growth and thematic diversity year after year, which we see clearly in how we empower filmmakers and create opportunities to engage with global cinema.
“The festival continues to grow across all areas, from preparations and participation to industry expectations locally and regionally. That makes attention to every detail essential.”
Since its launch in 2008, the Saudi Film Festival has played a central role in nurturing local and Gulf cinema. After intermittent early editions, it has now established itself as an annual platform for narrative and documentary competitions, industry programs and project markets.
By bringing together emerging and established filmmakers in Dhahran each year, the festival strengthens Saudi Arabia’s growing presence on the global film stage.
