The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has reinforced its commitment to the mission of investing in the personal growth of the area’s community by establishing a series of training programs for its members.
The training titled “Program Your Passion” through the STEM program for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will be held in collaboration with the top training institute in the world, DigiPen.
DigiPen was founded by Claude Comair in 1988 in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a computer simulation and animation company. As the demand for work increased, Comair faced difficulty in finding qualified personnel who not only had a fundamental understanding of computer science but were also versed in the latest digital technology.
DigiPen is the first school in the world to offer a bachelor’s degree in video games programming.
The training programs will be provided to young people at all school levels in the Diriyah community. This would help to ensure that they are technically proficient, and inspire them to explore future job opportunities in interactive digital technology, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan.
The program will have two main streams: The first would allow students to develop their skills in producing video games, while the second would ensure they can become proficient in animation design.
Both programs will be conducted in Arabic and will cover all the main concepts related to the development of video games, such as science, art, animation, music, as well as film production techniques.
The first stage of the program will include training workshops for 12 Saudi trainers (males and females), under the supervision of the experts of the international institute. This would build capacity and sustainability in the program, that can also be harnessed for subsequent projects.
Ahlam Althunayan, community engagement director at DGDA, said he was pleased that the program would be introduced at Diriyah schools. “I am delighted to bring this program to Diriyah. Bringing such programs will develop and shape their talents as DigiPen is known for being one of the top five institutes in the world.
“We are excited to bring DigiPen programs for the first time to our community. The graduate of this institute works in top companies globally such as Google, Disney, Netflix, Microsoft, Nintendo and much more. Diriyah shines because of its people, and I’m thrilled to be part of shaping the skills of our young talents,” Althunayan added.
DGDA is committed to empowering Diriyah’s youth and has been working to implement training programs like these to provide unique opportunities for the local community. In addition to arts and culture training, the participants received medical training to better prepare them for unforeseen situations at large events held in the area.
DGDA’s community engagement team plans to conduct more training activities in 2022 and has set up a database of programs and participants. It encourages members of its local community, both young and old, to actively participate in the training programs and become part of a group of Saudi ambassadors who are proud of their history.
Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: STEM training programs spark new opportunities for Diriyah youth
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Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: STEM training programs spark new opportunities for Diriyah youth
Saudi envoy to Dhaka praises Makkah Route efficiency
- Makkah Route Initiative streamlines the performance of Hajj for Bangladeshi pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Issa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan lauded the Makkah Route Initiative as a unique program that streamlines the performance of Hajj for Bangladeshi pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Al-Duhailan highlighted the initiative’s role in the Pilgrim Experience Program, a Saudi Vision 2030 program focused on enhancing services for Hajj performers, and emphasized how the initiative has significantly improved the Kingdom’s organization and planning for pilgrims visiting the holy city of Makkah.
“The initiative showcases excellence in management, organization, and efforts to facilitate the journey of pilgrims to the holy lands,” Al-Duhailan said.
The initiative’s features, he added, include the issuance of electronic Hajj visas and luggage coding at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, which enables Bangladeshi pilgrims to be processed upon arrival in Saudi Arabia as domestic travelers and expedites their transportation to their places of residence in Makkah and Madinah.
“Pilgrims are welcomed with hospitality, security, and safety throughout their journey, creating a rich and unforgettable spiritual experience,” Al-Duhailan said, expressing his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its vision and to all those involved in the Makkah Route Initiative for their dedication to serving Hajj pilgrims.
KSrelief provides prosthetic services in Yemen
- Yemen is among the top beneficiaries of KSrelief assistance
RIYADH: A Saudi-backed prosthetics center in Yemen has provided help to hundreds of people in the war-torn country, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The project, supported by the Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief, offers physical therapy and other services to assist those who have lost limbs to reintegrate into society.
The rehabilitation center in the governorate of Taiz provided 821 services to 329 beneficiaries in one month, including the manufacturing, fitting, delivery, and maintenance of prosthetic limbs.
Other treatments include physical therapy and consultation sessions, SPA stated.
Yemen is among the top beneficiaries of KSrelief assistance. The center has implemented 862 projects in Yemen worth over $4.3 billion.
KSrelief’s programs cover food security, health, sanitation, shelter, nutrition, education, telecommunications and logistics.
Since its inception in 2015, KSrelief has implemented 2,673 projects worth more than $6.5 billion in 99 countries, in cooperation with 175 local, regional, and international partners.
Meanwhile, KSrelief distributed 720 shelter bags to displaced families and those in need in the locality of Kosti in the White Nile State of Sudan, benefiting 4,140 individuals.
The center also distributed 769 food baskets in Kassala State, benefiting 3,762 individuals.
Saudi Royal Court: King Salman to undergo medical examinations
JEDDAH: The Saudi Royal Court said on Sunday that King Salman would undergo medical examinations at the Royal Clinics at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
The medical team decided to conduct tests on King Salman – who suffers from a high temperature and joint pain – to diagnose his health condition, the Royal Court said in a statement.
Saudi crown prince meets White House national security adviser Sullivan
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the US official in Dhahran
- Their discussions included Saudi-US strategic relations, the Gaza War and Palestinian statehood
DHAHRAN: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan in eastern city of Dhahran, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
During the meeting, the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in various fields were reviewed, SPA said.
It said efforts to find a credible solution to the Palestinian issue, including a lasting ceasefire and unhindered entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza, with a view to a “two-state solution that meets the aspirations and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people”, were also discussed.
Greece’s prime minister receives Muslim World League chief in Athens
RIYADH: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis received the secretary-general of the Muslim World League on Tuesday in Athens, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meeting, Mitsotakis and Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa discussed several topics of common interest.
Al-Issa, who is also chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, spoke about Islamic values that call for global peace and understanding between its peoples, and said he appreciated the warm reception he received during his visit and the good sentiments expressed regarding Islam’s contribution to civilization.
Al-Issa then met with Islamic officials in Greece, including muftis and imams, and visited the Athens Mosque, during which he expressed his pleasure with the additional dialogue that took place during the meeting.
He also met with Ieronymos II, the archbishop of Athens and all Greece, during which the two sides stressed the importance of the role of religious leaders in addressing all forms of religious, ethnic and societal conflicts around the world.
