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Canon Saudi Arabia has partnered with Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences for a scholarship grant, demonstrating its commitment to promoting medical education among Saudi nationals as well as advancing women in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
As part of the partnership, Canon will grant a full-term scholarship to one female student of Mohammed-Al-Mana College of Medical Sciences. The initiative aims to build the talent pipeline of medical professionals, particularly in the nursing field, to further support the health care sector.
Mohammed Al-Mana College of Medical Sciences specializes in health care education and applied vocational training for a mainly female student-base, located in Dammam.
Canon’s support also salutes the dedication of the college’s founder Dr. Aisha Al-Mana to female empowerment through education.
Mai Youssef, corporate communications and marketing services director, Canon Middle East, said: “We are committed to creating employment and development opportunities for young people in Saudi Arabia that support economic diversification, and contributing to socio-economic progress in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. There is no better time than now to support the education of Saudi nationals in medical fields, especially nursing, so they can continue to contribute to the delivery and advancement of a robust health care sector. Our initiative reflects our commitment to the communities in which we operate and our corporate culture of kyosei.”
Dr. Aisha Al-Mana, founder and general supervisor of Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, said: “Education is key to empowerment. The commitment from private sector organizations such as Canon is critical to driving forward the education of young people, in particular females. Our college was established with women’s empowerment as a top priority, and we are delighted to partner with Canon in support of this important cause. We aim to educate and support the next generation of female medical professionals in the Kingdom to support the wider goals of our leadership to provide opportunities for all.”