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Saudi Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Airbus collaborates in launching training program for Saudis in helicopter maintenance
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Airbus joined hands with the Colleges of Excellence Company in launching a unique training program aimed at qualifying young Saudis in the field of helicopter maintenance. The ceremony of launching the Helicopters Maintenance Joint Training Program with Airbus was held on Tuesday under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan and in the presence of Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser. The training program was launched in the presence of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Dr. Abdullah Al-Ahmari, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colleges of Excellence Eng. Iyad Al-Qarawi, at the International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh. Eng. Ayman Al-Abdullah, CEO of Colleges of Excellence, Arnaud Montalvo, vice president of Airbus Helicopters for the Middle East and Africa, and Eng. Eid Al-Qahtani, head of Airbus's Regional Headquarters in the Kingdom, were also among the attendees. The program leverages the technical expertise of both Airbus and Colleges of Excellence in providing high-quality training content that enables trainees to acquire advanced skills in helicopter maintenance, in line with the sector's local and regional requirements. Eng. Naif Al-Matrafi, head of Marketing and Business Development at Colleges of Excellence, said that training in this program is scheduled to begin at the start of the next training year, and that participants will receive a higher diploma in helicopter maintenance. "The program aims to achieve a 100 percent employment rate for those enrolled in the program to work in military and civilian agencies," he said while noting that the launch of this program falls within the framework of Colleges of Excellence's approach to building strategic partnerships with major international companies in the aviation sector. With the aim of transferring knowledge and empowering national cadres with advanced technical skills, the program's launch was an extension of an effective strategic partnership between the two parties.
Kuwait News Agency
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
GCC chief, Saudi Education Min. discuss Gulf educational coop.
Education RIYADH, May 4 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi met on Sunday with Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan to discuss educational collaboration across the GCC. According to a GCC statement, the meeting - held at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh and attended by the Director General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEFS), Dr. Mohammad Al-Moqbel - focused on the joint educational agenda, including the 2022-2026 cooperation plans in education, higher education, and scientific research. The officials also reviewed progress on revising the strategy of the ABEFS and evaluating its affiliated offices to strengthen and advance Gulf educational efforts in line with current and future developments. Al-Budaiwi emphasized the support Gulf leaders give to the educational sector, and noted that the GCC countries now rank among the top in regional and international education indicators. He also congratulated Al-Moqbel on his recent appointment as Director General of the ABEFS, wishing him success in his new role. (end)
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi minister in China to explore education, research cooperation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan met leaders from various universities, institutes and research centers in China, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Al-Harbi and Ministry of Education Undersecretary for International Cooperation Nasser Al-Aqeeli. The meeting, part of the minister's visit to Beijing, aimed to explore new avenues for cooperation to enhance the educational and research systems in both countries. The minister discussed promising investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia's public and private education sectors through the 'Invest Saudi' platform. The meeting also highlighted the Saudi government's scholarship program for Chinese students via the 'Study in Saudi' platform, along with efforts to expand admission opportunities for Saudi scholarship recipients in Chinese graduate programs. The Saudi and Chinese education ministries signed two memoranda of cooperation to exchange expertise in advanced curricula and provide scholarship programs for Saudi students in China. One memorandum secures seats for Saudi students in top Chinese universities, enhances scholarship programs, and increases opportunities for Saudi students in high-demand fields. The China Scholarship Council represented the Chinese Ministry of Education in the signing. The second memorandum, signed with the Chinese ministry's Center for Language Education and Cooperation, introduces Chinese language education in Saudi public schools starting this academic year. Experts from both nations will collaborate to develop a comprehensive curriculum. The Saudi minister also met Chinese counterpart Huai Jinpeng to discuss enhancing cooperation in general and higher education, exploring new opportunities, and exchanging expertise. The meeting reviewed expanding partnerships between Saudi and Chinese universities and research centers in scientific research, graduate studies, scholarships, and medical education and training. They explored investment opportunities for Chinese investors in the Saudi education sector, along with key opportunities in Chinese language education, e-learning, research, and innovation.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Riyadh Ignites Global Healthcare Innovation at MESH Core 2025
Mass General Brigham and Saudi healthcare leaders collaborate to redefine the future of healthcare through AI, gene therapy, and venture-backed innovation RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MESH Core Riyadh 2025—an unprecedented healthcare innovation bootcamp under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, Yousef Al-Benyan, concluded in Riyadh. This landmark event marked the debut of the MESH Incubator's globally renowned healthcare innovation bootcamp, MESH Core™, outside the United States, bringing together pioneers in medicine, research, and entrepreneurship to forge the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia. The gathering was a convergence of minds from Mass General Brigham, and Saudi Arabia's most prestigious institutions: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), King Saud University Medical City, and NEOM. Over two intensive days, attendees, including physicians, researchers, venture capitalists, and innovators, participated in sessions designed to dismantle traditional medical boundaries. Panels and lectures explored emerging megatrends, from artificial intelligence in diagnostics to gene therapy, aging, and longevity. The tone was set early by the welcome of Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer at Mass General Brigham, and Dr. Marc Succi, Founder and Executive Director of Mass General Brigham MESH Incubator™, who challenged participants to think disruptively and embrace failure as a stepping stone to transformation. Leaders shared real-world strategies for building innovation ecosystems, from 'bytes to bedside' digital health advancements to securing early-stage financing for breakthrough startups. Sessions such as 'Ignore AI at the Patient's Peril' and 'From Lab to Label' emphasised the urgency of embracing change. Dr. Angela Shen, Head of Regulatory at Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute and a Strategic Innovation Leader at Mass General Brigham Innovation, led a standout session exploring how Saudi Arabia could evolve into the next global life science hub. Coupled with powerful storytelling from local voices of Dr. Ayman Jazaeri, the event underscored a shared commitment to import and cultivate innovation locally through education, infrastructure, and international collaboration. Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic healthcare system headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and one of the United States' leading biomedical research institutions. With five Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals, the system is also home to the MESH Incubator™—its in-house entrepreneurship accelerator established in 2016. As the first incubator embedded within a healthcare system, MESH provides dedicated physical space to foster innovation and collaboration. It operates MESH Core™, Mass General Brigham's official certificate Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp and annual conference, now hosted on-site across multiple continents. KFSHRC has achieved remarkable recognition by being ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally on the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the third consecutive year. It has also been named the most valuable healthcare brand in both the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. Furthermore, in the same year, KFSHRC was recognised among the world's best 250 hospitals and was included in the World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine. For more information, please visit or contact our media team at mediacoverage@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at: in to access your portfolio
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Riyadh ignites global healthcare innovation at MESH Core 2025
Riyadh: MESH Core Riyadh 2025—an unprecedented healthcare innovation bootcamp under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, Yousef Al-Benyan, concluded in Riyadh. This landmark event marked the debut of the MESH Incubator's globally renowned healthcare innovation bootcamp, MESH Core™, outside the United States, bringing together pioneers in medicine, research, and entrepreneurship to forge the future of healthcare in Saudi Arabia. The gathering was a convergence of minds from Mass General Brigham, and Saudi Arabia's most prestigious institutions: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), King Saud University Medical City, and NEOM. Over two intensive days, attendees, including physicians, researchers, venture capitalists, and innovators, participated in sessions designed to dismantle traditional medical boundaries. Panels and lectures explored emerging megatrends, from artificial intelligence in diagnostics to gene therapy, aging, and longevity. The tone was set early by the welcome of Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer at Mass General Brigham, and Dr. Marc Succi, Founder and Executive Director of Mass General Brigham MESH Incubator™, who challenged participants to think disruptively and embrace failure as a stepping stone to transformation. Leaders shared real-world strategies for building innovation ecosystems, from 'bytes to bedside' digital health advancements to securing early-stage financing for breakthrough startups. Sessions such as 'Ignore AI at the Patient's Peril' and 'From Lab to Label' emphasised the urgency of embracing change. Dr. Angela Shen, Head of Regulatory at Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute and a Strategic Innovation Leader at Mass General Brigham Innovation, led a standout session exploring how Saudi Arabia could evolve into the next global life science hub. Coupled with powerful storytelling from local voices of Dr. Ayman Jazaeri, the event underscored a shared commitment to import and cultivate innovation locally through education, infrastructure, and international collaboration. Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic healthcare system headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and one of the United States' leading biomedical research institutions. With five Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals, the system is also home to the MESH Incubator™—its in-house entrepreneurship accelerator established in 2016. As the first incubator embedded within a healthcare system, MESH provides dedicated physical space to foster innovation and collaboration. It operates MESH Core™, Mass General Brigham's official certificate Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp and annual conference, now hosted on-site across multiple continents. KFSHRC has achieved remarkable recognition by being ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally on the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the third consecutive year. It has also been named the most valuable healthcare brand in both the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. Furthermore, in the same year, KFSHRC was recognised among the world's best 250 hospitals and was included in the World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine. For more information, please visit or contact our media team at mediacoverage@
