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Riyadh university offers English courses

This initiative comes as part of the English Language Institute’s efforts to contribute to the objectives of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s 2025 Strategic Plan. (SPA)
This initiative comes as part of the English Language Institute’s efforts to contribute to the objectives of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s 2025 Strategic Plan. (SPA)
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Riyadh university offers English courses

Riyadh university offers English courses
  • The two tracks of the course consist of a 12-week study program, with a total of 30 training hours, designed for first-level students, and an 18-week study program, also with a total of 30 training hours, designed for second-level students

RIYADH: The English Language Institute at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh has opened registration for its preparatory English course, aimed at equipping female students with the necessary academic language skills to enroll in the university’s graduate programs.

The course is designed to enable students wishing to join graduate programs at the university to meet admission requirements through an intensive training program that focuses on developing academic English language skills within a learning environment supervised by specialized faculty members.

The two tracks of the course consist of a 12-week study program, with a total of 30 training hours, designed for first-level students, and an 18-week study program, also with a total of 30 training hours, designed for second-level students.

Both tracks are divided between in-person attendance and self-learning.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to students who achieve a score of 70 percent or higher in all assessments.

This initiative comes as part of the English Language Institute’s efforts to contribute to the objectives of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which aims to support and empower female students linguistically by offering specialized preparatory programs that enhance their path toward graduate studies and strengthen their academic competence.

Registration for the two tracks are open until Aug. 24.

More information about the course can be found through the following link:


KSrelief delivers aid in Asia, Africa

The aid comes within the framework of the relief and humanitarian projects provided by Ƶ through KSrelief. (SPA)
The aid comes within the framework of the relief and humanitarian projects provided by Ƶ through KSrelief. (SPA)
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KSrelief delivers aid in Asia, Africa

The aid comes within the framework of the relief and humanitarian projects provided by Ƶ through KSrelief. (SPA)
  • A total of 206 food baskets were delivered in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The aid benefited 1,236 Afghan returnees from Pakistan, as part of the 2025-2026 Food Security and Emergency Project in Afghanistan

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief is continuing its efforts to help the underprivileged around the world.

The agency this week distributed 1,525 food baskets to displaced families in Gezira State, Sudan. A total of 7,850 individuals benefited from this assistance, as part of the third phase of the 2025 Food Security Support Project in Sudan.

Some 3,900 food baskets were distributed to vulnerable, flood-affected communities in several districts across Pakistan, helping 27,094 individuals.

A total of 206 food baskets were delivered in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The aid benefited 1,236 Afghan returnees from Pakistan, as part of the 2025-2026 Food Security and Emergency Project in Afghanistan.

The aid comes within the framework of the relief and humanitarian projects provided by Ƶ through KSrelief, which aims to alleviate the suffering of people in need worldwide.

 


Saudi, UAE foreign ministers hold call

Saudi, UAE foreign ministers hold call
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Saudi, UAE foreign ministers hold call

Saudi, UAE foreign ministers hold call

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with his UAE counterpart on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan reviewed Suadi-Emirati relations and discussed topics of common interest, SPA added.


MWL, Islamic coalition to combat extremism and terrorism

MWL, Islamic coalition to combat extremism and terrorism
Updated 17 August 2025

MWL, Islamic coalition to combat extremism and terrorism

MWL, Islamic coalition to combat extremism and terrorism
  • Al-Issa underlines importance of dialogue, debate in confronting extremist narratives

JEDDAH: The secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the association of Muslim scholars on Sunday visited the headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition in Riyadh.

Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa delivered a lecture, titled “A Reading into the Transformations of Contemporary Intellectual Ideology.” 

He highlighted the evolution of extremist ideologies in today’s world, their diverse forms in terms of religion, politics, and intellect, and the tactical shifts they have undergone.

Al-Issa outlined the importance of dialogue and debate in confronting extremist narratives, particularly in addressing misconceptions in and beyond the Islamic world. 

He said the missing link in many international efforts remains the quality of content and delivery in counter-extremism messaging.

The MWL chief also addressed Islamophobia, discussing its causes and offering practical approaches to tackling the phenomenon.

He was welcomed by the coalition’s secretary-general, Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, who attended the lecture alongside member state representatives and coalition personnel. 

Both sides explored ways to boost cooperation between the coalition and the Muslim World League to strengthen joint efforts in combating extremism and terrorism. 

Al-Moghedi praised Al-Issa’s visit affirming the coalition’s commitment to expanding constructive collaboration and unifying efforts in addressing terrorism, which poses a threat to global peace and security.

Al-Issa was also briefed on the coalition’s initiatives in four key domains — intellectual, media, counter-terror financing, and military — in addition to its specialized strategic programs.

He praised the Kingdom’s leadership for its support in fighting terrorism and extremism in all forms, stressing that the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition plays a pivotal role in addressing extremist ideologies and fostering international cooperation.

Al-Issa commended the coalition’s efforts at the Islamic and global levels to combat terrorism and violence.


Jeddah to host higher education forum

Jeddah to host higher education forum
Updated 17 August 2025

Jeddah to host higher education forum

Jeddah to host higher education forum
  • The forum will showcase award-winning innovations from talented students at the university

JEDDAH: The University of Jeddah is preparing to launch the first International Forum on Giftedness in Higher Education, which will be held on Sept. 3 and 4, at the university’s conference center under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan.

The forum will showcase award-winning innovations from talented students at the university that have been recognized at international exhibitions.

It will also highlight the latest local and global developments in the field of talent, present policies and programs dedicated to nurturing gifted students, and encourage innovation as a means of empowering national capabilities in the labor market.

The event aims to spread awareness about the importance of supporting gifted students among university students, their families, and stakeholders.

The two-day program will include keynote sessions, panel discussions, cultural competitions, interactive exhibitions, and specialised workshops, offering a wide range of activities for participants.

Organizers said the gathering seeks to contribute to the advancement of talent development and attraction in higher education, keeping pace with global changes and aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.

Discussions will also explore the future of talent care in universities, the challenges faced by higher education institutions, and solutions to improve educational environments and talent programs at Saudi and international universities.

The forum will attract university faculty members and leaders in both public and private higher education, schoolteachers, families of gifted and creative students, directors and supervisors of talent centres, as well as social workers, psychologists, and researchers in the fields of talent, excellence, innovation and creativity. Gifted students in general and higher education are also expected to take part.


King Salman issues royal decrees to relieve senior officials of duties

King Salman issues royal decrees to relieve senior officials of duties
Updated 17 August 2025

King Salman issues royal decrees to relieve senior officials of duties

King Salman issues royal decrees to relieve senior officials of duties

RIYADH: Ƶ’s King Salman issued royal decrees on Sunday that included relieving several senior officials of their duties, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The orders relieved Mohammed Al-Madi from his position as head of the Military Industries Corporation, Ghassan Al-Shibl from his role as advisor to the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, and Talal Al-Otaibi from his post as assistant minister of defense.