Saudi scholarship program will not stop: Al-Issa

Updated 03 August 2016
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Saudi scholarship program will not stop: Al-Issa

Saudi Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Issa said that the scholarship program will continue and will not stop, noting that the Program "Your Job, Your Scholarship" is a new version of the scholarship after developing it.
During a meeting yesterday at the headquarters of the Saudi Cultural Attaché Mission in Washington with a number of students on scholarships in the presence of Saudi Cultural Attaché' Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Issa, the Minister said that the foreign scholarship program is one of honorable projects that contribute to the development of the country, and students on scholarships must seek to achieve the goal cherished from the program.
He added, " We care about the development of the program and its continuity, as we urge students on scholarships to enroll in programs and rare specialties and distinguished universities; the chance of scholarships that has been made for students now has not been achieved for others; it is an experience of a new life that carries many opportunities, we hope a lot from you in achieving the Saudi Vision 2030".


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.