NEW YORK: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif met Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon in New York on Monday.
During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the Kingdom and the United Nations, as well as efforts toward a number of international issues.
Prince Mohammed who is heading Saudi Arabia’s delegation the UN General Assembly session, also met US Secretary of State John Kerry where they talked about cooperation between the two countries and ways of strengthening them in various fields.
The crown prince also met Assistant to US President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and reviewed a number of issues that relate to the fight against terrorism and ways to enhance cooperation in this field between the kingdom and the US.
Prince Mohammed also met Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif and discussed the strong bilateral relations between the kingdom and Pakistan and ways to further develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the Islamic and international arenas.
Earlier, the crown prince held talks with New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key about opportunities of enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries in different fields.
The meetings were attended by a number of princes and ministers.
Crown prince meets Ban Ki-moon, John Kerry, Nawaz Sharif
Crown prince meets Ban Ki-moon, John Kerry, Nawaz Sharif
Saudi Arabia advances education investment through new partnerships
- Riyadh forum sees 12 agreements signed to enhance infrastructure, innovation, capacity building, and public-private collaboration
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan inaugurated the second Education and Training Investment Forum in Riyadh.
The two-day event, which concluded on Monday, was attended by leaders, decision-makers, investors, and experts.
The forum focused on transforming the education sector into a key economic driver, aligned with the Human Capability Development Program and Saudi Vision 2030.
In his speech, Al-Benyan highlighted the support of the Kingdom’s leadership, enabling the ministry to foster partnerships with the private and nonprofit sectors.
This includes launching an investor guide to facilitate foreign investment in education through legislative frameworks ensuring secure returns.
During the forum, 12 agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between the education ecosystem and various entities, focusing on education investment, training development, capacity building, and innovation.
These agreements aim to strengthen strategic partnerships and improve educational outcomes, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The minister also honored outstanding students who excelled in international competitions, including the 2025 WorldSkills Asia and the Seoul International Invention Fair, recognizing their contributions to excellence and innovation.
The forum featured over 1,500 participants, including government leaders, educational institutions, and investors, and included panel discussions, keynote speeches, and workshops on investment strategies in education and successful public-private partnerships.
On the sidelines of the forum, New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Tatweer Buildings Co., a subsidiary of Tatweer Education Holding Co.
The MoU establishes an exploratory collaboration to strengthen educational infrastructure and support community development in downtown Riyadh, the SPA added.
Under the agreement, New Murabba and Tatweer Buildings Co. will share expertise, form strategic partnerships, and co-develop programs to enhance the design, development, and operation of educational and community-focused projects.
The MoU also emphasizes incorporating global best practices in the design and operation of educational spaces, the SPA reported.
Both parties are committed to promoting sustainability by exploring eco-friendly solutions for future facilities and projects.
The collaboration will also provide consultancy and thought leadership to improve the quality and impact of educational initiatives.
The agreement includes exploring economic feasibility studies, supporting innovative public-private partnerships, and driving long-term, high-impact investments in the sector.
Michael Dyke, CEO of New Murabba, said: “This partnership with Tatweer Buildings Co. reflects our shared vision for shaping world-class educational and community spaces. Together, we aim to deliver projects that are purpose-driven, sustainable, and aligned with Saudi Arabia’s future ambitions.”
