Which Saudi Cities Are Included on the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities?

Yanbu Industrial City was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a global learning city in 2022. It is the second city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be included by UNESCO in its Global Network of Learning Cities as Jubayl Industrial City received this recognition first in 2020. This stems from the Kingdom's dedication to quality education, ensuring lifelong educational opportunities for every member of society, and providing policies that foster sustainable intellectual growth.

In cooperation with the Royal Commission for Yanbu, the Ministry of Education applies UNESCO guidelines for building learning cities, such as providing the necessary support, guidance, and information during the learning process and the possibility of lifelong learning for all citizens. Other guidelines include offering learning spaces within local communities, responding to and meeting the needs of learners, and promoting the transformation of public and private institutions into educational institutions.