PNU: Empowering Women to Shape the Future of Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Education Sector Research Highlights
Saudi Arabia Education Sector Research Highlights
Yousef bin Abdullah Al Benyan, Minister of Education: InterviewOBGplus
Interview: Yousef bin Abdullah Al Benyan, Minister of Education How is the education sector evolving to align with the goals of Vision 2030? YOUSEF BIN ABDULLAH AL BENYAN: Aligning with Vision 2030, changes to the Ministry of Education (MoE) governance structure led to the creation of the National Curriculum Centre, the National Institute for Educational Professional Development and the empowerment…
Einas Suleiman Al Eisa, President, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University: InterviewOBGplus
Interview: Einas Suleiman Al Eisa, President, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University In what ways is higher education for women contributing to the Kingdom’s long-term economic goals? EINAS SULEIMAN AL EISA: The advancement of women in higher education in Saudi Arabia aligns closely with the Kingdom’s long-term economic and workforce diversification goals, including enhancing gender equality.…
New regulations are improving Saudi Arabia's education outcomesOBGplus
Saudi Arabia’s education system has undergone a significant restructuring in recent years, driven by the launch of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for socio-economic transformation. The government has introduced a wide range of reforms aimed at closing the skills gap and spurring economic diversification rooted in a knowledge-based economy. Private education enrolment levels are expected to…
Training programmes target workforce readiness in Saudi ArabiaOBGplus
The education sector is undergoing a transformation to improve the workforce readiness of the Kingdom’s graduates. In order to reduce dependence on oil and gas revenues, the government is targeting an ambitious economic diversification agenda, which involves the expansion of the private sector. Previously, the public sector provided local graduates with the bulk of employment opportunities. In recent…
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2024: Education & TrainingOBGplus
Saudi Arabia’s education system is undergoing significant transformation under Vision 2030, aiming to close the skills gap and support economic diversification. Reforms focus on expanding private education, promoting international schools and increasing enrolment in technical and vocational education. The Ministry of Education and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation oversee the system,…
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2024OBGplus
Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest economy, is progressing towards diversification under Vision 2030. The digital economy is a standout performer, contributing 14% of GDP, while government-led giga-projects open long-term opportunities across various sectors. Despite a dip in oil activities that reduced the current account surplus to 3.2% in 2023, tourism income surged by 38%, boosting the servi
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023OBGplus
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a period of sustained economic growth, outperforming other G20 nations in 2022. This expansion is attributed to higher global energy prices, resulting in a fiscal surplus and supporting diversification efforts and the non-oil sector.
Education key to meeting labour market needs in Saudi ArabiaOBGplus
Saudi Arabia has consistently prioritised the education sector, with significant government spending and wide-ranging reforms that seek to improve learning outcomes and revise curricula to meet the needs of the current and future economy, in line with the goals of the Vision 2030 socio-economic development blueprint. The focus is on preparing the workforce for the technology-driven global economy by…
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023: Education & TrainingOBGplus
Saudi Arabia has consistently prioritised the education sector, with significant government spending and wide-ranging reforms that seek to improve learning outcomes and revise curricula to meet the needs of the current and future economy, in line with the goals of the Vision 2030 socio-economic development blueprint. The focus is on preparing the workforce for the technology-driven global economy by…
