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Arabian wildlife through the lens
Offering breathtaking shots of the spectacular biodiversity of Saudi Arabia, “Horizon Saudi Arabia,” a pioneering documentary released on Netflix in January, is opening the way for a new wave of content from one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
A new silver screen
Hajar Alnaim is helping to wake the sleeping giant of world cinema. Backed by Saudi government funding and by major Hollywood companies including Netflix, she is training a new generation of Saudis in the job skills needed by the country’s…
Education City: a new dawn in learning innovation
In the heart of Qatar's bustling landscape lies an oasis of innovation, an epicenter where the future of education is being reimagined and reshaped. Playing a pivotal role in this transformative journey is Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education at…
Rewriting the rules of learning
In the heart of the modern education landscape, a revolutionary concept has emerged, transforming how we perceive academic environments and their role in fostering innovation. Education cities, like Qatar's Education City, are at the forefront of this transformation, symbolizing a…
Soudah secrets: Arabian adventure
Nestled in the lush, green mountains of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region, Soudah Peaks is an ambitious tourism project spearheaded by the Kingdom to diversify its economy and develop public service sectors. Iman Almutairi, a key figure in Destination Branding, Marketing,…
An empire of minds
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, traditionally reliant on its vast oil reserves, is now boldly charting a new course towards a future underpinned by human capability and education. This monumental shift is embodied in the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), a…
Innovate, inspire, impact
In the fast-paced, innovation-driven world of education, a beacon of change shines brightly: the WISE Prize for Education. This prestigious accolade, more than a mere award, is a catalyst for pioneering thinkers and doers in the educational sphere. WISE isn't…
Shaping tomorrow’s minds
In the heart of Saudi Arabia, a nation historically synonymous with oil, a transformative wave is reshaping the landscape. This seismic shift, far from the dunes of the desert, is taking place in the digital realm of education and innovation,…
Planting the future
Mohammed Alkhalid dreams of a greener Saudi Arabia. Alkhalid has been in love with trees ever since watching a seedling he planted more than 20 years ago grow into a magnificent specimen. By making it easy for people and businesses…
Revolutionizing Saudi E-Commerce
When businesses in Saudi Arabia want to sell more online, Salman Butt is the man they turn to first. The co-founder of e-commerce platform Salla is enabling companies of all sizes to flourish in the Saudi Arabian online commerce market,…