His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, received Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Ammar, Chairman of the Academy of Learning’s Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Learning Foundation for Community Development, at his office today. Al-Ammar was accompanied by several members of the Board of Trustees.
The delegation included Mr. Saadoun bin Khalid Al-Khalidi, Dr. Adel Abdulaziz Al-Hamam, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Nashri, Mr. Nasser Marran Nasser Al-Quwaid, Ms. Dalal bint Khalid Al-Bawardi, and Ms. Dima Al-Qahtani.
His Royal Highness emphasized the important role of social responsibility in supporting training and skills development through the launch of effective and sustainable initiatives that empower members of the community, develop their skills and capabilities, and expand their access to training and skills development programs. He highlighted the role of these initiatives in enhancing their readiness for the labor market, supporting the participation of Saudi talent across various fields, and contributing to human capital development.
Al-Ammar briefed His Royal Highness on the Academy’s efforts in education, training, and skills development, including the scholarships and educational and training opportunities it provides to develop human capabilities. He also outlined its support for nonprofit associations and its efforts to strengthen community empowerment.
He highlighted the Academy’s key achievements, including recognition in the Silver category of the Social Responsibility Award for the third consecutive year and seventh place in Forbes’ ranking of the top 70 Saudi brands. He also noted that the Academy had provided more than 4,800 scholarships and opportunities for education, training, and skills development, and supported 25 nonprofit associations, with an impact valued at more than SAR 21 million. These efforts contribute to developing human capabilities, expanding opportunities for skills development and empowerment, and strengthening the Academy’s contribution to community development.
Al-Ammar expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness for his interest in and continued attention to the Academy’s work, reaffirming the Academy’s commitment to continuing its efforts in education and skills development and strengthening its social responsibility.