Effat University is a private university located in Jeddah City, in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was founded by Princess Effat al-Thunayan Al Saud, wife of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in 1999. The university operates under the umbrella of the King Faisal Foundation and is one of the first non-profit private women's universities in the Kingdom. History of Effat University Effat University began as 'Effat Private College for Girls in Jeddah...
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences is an Arab organization with legal personality and diplomatic status, serving as the academic body for the Arab Interior Ministers Council. It focuses on graduate studies, scientific research, and training in security fields and relevant areas. The university is headquartered in the capital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. History of the university The idea of establishing the university was first discussed following the inaugural Conference of Arab P...
Innovation Diwan is one of the programs launched by the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk', as part of its community partnership initiatives. This program aims to develop social innovators among the youth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by encouraging them to participate and present creative and innovative solutions in five challenges. These challenges are categorized into five fields: community participation, health, economic development, education and training, and environmental p...
The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy 'ZADK' is a non-profit Saudi academy dedicated to developing the Saudi food sector by teaching culinary arts to high standards. It aims to enhance Saudization efforts, promote social change, contribute to ending unemployment, and prepare young talents of both genders to become world-class chefs. The academy also supports initiatives related to locally produced foods, reduces food waste, and promotes healthy eating habits. It is headquartered in the city...
Al-Yamamah University is a private Saudi university located in Riyadh City. It was established in 2001 with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education (currently known as the Ministry of Education). The construction of the university campus, with its various facilities, cost around SAR300 million The first cohort of university students was enrolled in the academic year 2004, and the first cohort of female students was enrolled in the academic year 2006. Conversion of al-Yamamah College int...
The Arab Open University is a private, non-profit Arab university that offers higher education programs using blended learning methods and technologies. It was founded by Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz in 2002, in partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. Its main campus is located in Riyadh City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it has several branches in the Kingdom and other Arab countries. Establishment of the Arab Open University The idea for the Arab Open University began wi...
Batterjee Medical College is a private institution specializing in medical sciences. It was established in 2005, with a branch in North Obhur in Jeddah City, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, and another branch in Khamis Mushayt Governorate, Aseer Province. The college offers nine medical programs accommodating around seven thousand male and female students and provides training in several public and private hospitals. Programs of Batterjee Medical College The medicine program, established in 2005...
The Center of Toxicological Research and Studies is a specialized scientific center affiliated with Taibah University in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. Established in 2009, it operates as a research and service center dedicated to studying health issues resulting from toxin exposure and finding appropriate solutions. The center's tasks have significant health and environmental benefits for the residents of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province and the millions of pilgrims and visitors who come to t...
The Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation is a Saudi academic and scientific project that aims to establish the principles of moderation, reject all forms of extremism, build a methodology based on intellectual advancement, increase knowledge, develop research programs and educational studies, and support community partnerships. Establishment The Prince Khalid al-Faisal Institute for Moderation originated from a lecture delivered by the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque...
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international research university and the only one specializing in postgraduate studies among the Saudi public universities. KAUST Location The university's campus is located in Thuwal Center, which is eighty km north of Jeddah City. During its establishment phase, Professor Choon Fong Shih was appointed as the first president of the university in 2008. The KAUST university campus is considered the largest in the Kingdom in t...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program Strategy represents a new phase in scholarship aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of citizens by improving the efficiency of human capital in new and promising sectors. It was launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, crown prince, prime minister, and chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee, on March 7, 2022. It complements the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts in...
The Misk Art Institute is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to empowering local artists through an interconnected system of education, practice, and multidisciplinary experiences. It is located in Riyadh City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is affiliated with the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk'. Established in 2017, it works on supporting artists and all forms of art, encouraging creative works, and elevating them to the level of international representation....