Date of Agreement Signing

The agreement was signed on October 26, 2022, under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, and with the support and follow-up of His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Benyan, Minister of Education. The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and King Faisal University concluded a cooperation agreement to launch a professional development program for faculty members in 22 ALECSO member states. The program is implemented by the university as part of its social responsibility and academic expertise in this field.

Initiative Objectives

To highlight the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of training and in promoting the culture of continuous development among faculty members of ALECSO member states’ universities. The initiative aims to bridge skill gaps, keep pace with the latest developments in education, scientific research and innovation, community partnership, and entrepreneurship through training programs delivered by King Faisal University, represented by the Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance. The university also provides free seats for faculty members from ALECSO member states.

Implementation Mechanism

Providing 70 training seats for each program.

Programs are delivered virtually via the digital platform.

Live sessions are scheduled according to Saudi Arabia local time (12:30 – 3:00 PM).

Target Groups

1,000 beneficiaries from ALECSO member states during the academic year 1444 AH.

Achieved Outcomes

King Faisal University successfully achieved the following outcomes through this program:

1. Enhancing the representation and presence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in training and skill development across ALECSO member states.
2. Showcasing the Kingdom’s role in expanding and enriching Saudi content online.
3. Active participation of the Kingdom in digital content management through digital platforms.
4. Promoting exchange of expertise among university faculty members across member states.
5. Activating the social responsibility of King Faisal University in the field of training and development both locally and internationally.
6. Providing free training programs to beneficiaries through digital platforms, thus contributing to improved digital transformation and sustainability.
7. Demonstrating King Faisal University’s leadership and expertise in e-learning, training, and digital transformation.

Future Aspirations

• Launching new qualitative initiatives that highlight the Kingdom’s efforts and contributions in supporting ALECSO.
• Increasing the active participation of Saudi educational institutions in the initiative.
• Opening opportunities for international expertise from ALECSO member states to share their knowledge through collaborative training programs.