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- Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media and shape a more innovative future
- Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
RIYADH: The Saudi Media Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of trainees from the electronic programs track at Misk City in Riyadh.
The event was attended by the assistant minister of media and the academy’s chairman, Abdullah Al-Maghlooth, along with other board members.
Al-Maghlooth highlighted the support and directives of Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, aimed at enhancing training outcomes and developing human resources to drive the future of media in the Kingdom. He commended the academy’s efforts in reaching the milestone.
“Today, we celebrate the success of the nation’s youth, who represent a group of contributors to the future of Saudi media,” he said.
“This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media and shape a more innovative future.”
Academy CEO Khalid Al-Abideen thanked Al-Dossary and Al-Maghlooth for their continuous support, which has enabled the academy to offer high-quality programs and contribute to building a dynamic media sector that aligns with global trends.
The ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities. The program aims to develop leadership and technical skills for media professionals in line with Vision 2030.
Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the academy and the General Authority of Media Regulation to collaborate on qualifying media professionals, developing joint training programs and sharing expertise to improve sector regulation.
The academy also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mantiq Al-Najah Consulting Co. to enhance training in the sports media sector, focusing on artificial intelligence technologies in sports media.