Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia offers hundreds of students a pathway to all things Germany

Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia offers hundreds of students a pathway to all things Germany
The Goethe-Institut experience can help shape students’ linguistic and cultural skills for study, work and tourism in Germany. (Supplied)
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Updated 03 October 2023
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Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia offers hundreds of students a pathway to all things Germany

Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia offers hundreds of students a pathway to all things Germany
  • The primary goals of the Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia are to promote and establish the German language in Saudi schools

More than 1,200 students choose Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia every year. The German cultural center serves as a dynamic hub, offering a variety of courses and internationally recognized standardized exams.

The experience can help shape students’ linguistic and cultural skills, and prepare their integration into German-speaking countries for education, work, business, or simply for tourism.

Germany offers world-class universities, companies and business opportunities. It is also home to many landmarks and recreational activities.

What awaits you at Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia:

Linguistic journey

Online and on-site courses at different paces match your interests and needs. Students can also earn prestigious Goethe-Institut certificates in Riyadh and Jeddah to demonstrate their proficiency in the language.

Cultural immersion

Experience movie nights, game nights and Sprachcafe (Chatcafe) on Saturdays, or join the team and take part in the Riyadh Marathon.

Academic excellence

If you are thinking of a future in technical and scientific fields, the institute offers a one-year preparatory program (Studienkolleg) for German universities.

The primary goals of the Goethe-Institut Saudi Arabia are to promote and establish the German language in Saudi schools, support further qualification programs for German teachers and foster international cultural cooperation.

Aside from a wide range of standard face-to-face or online language courses, the institute offers specialized courses for medical and dental professionals, as well as professional German courses for tourism and hospitality.

For more details and for other queries, visit goethe.de/ins/sa/en or email [email protected].


Thousands of Ferrari fans gather at Jeddah circuit

Thousands of Ferrari fans gather at Jeddah circuit
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Thousands of Ferrari fans gather at Jeddah circuit

Thousands of Ferrari fans gather at Jeddah circuit
  • Ferrari Festival combines sporting and entertainment elements to entertain fans of all ages

JEDDAH: Thousands of enthusiasts flocked to Jeddah circuit on Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual Ferrari Festival, which featured various activities, entertainment and displays. 

The Ferrari Festival combines sporting and entertainment elements to entertain fans of all ages. Apart from the action on the circuit, there was plenty of off-circuit entertainment, such as live music performances, games and an exhibition of modern and classic Ferraris.

The festival celebrated the spirit of motoring and provided enthusiasts with an opportunity to see some of the world’s most beautiful and exclusive sports cars in a safe and secure setting.

On track, with more than 100 cars, Ferrari owners displayed the performance characteristics of their vehicles to the fullest in track-day sessions, allowing fans to make the most of the experience and to take photos. 

Faris Fatani, 22, was spotted posing with the Ferraris along with his brother and their friend.

“We came to Jeddah circuit with our family and friends just for this Ferrari show,” he told Arab News. “We love these cars and they look even more beautiful parked all in a row. This is something that we will not forget.”

Ferrari-fan Saeed Al-Amoudi brought along his family, who were busy taking photographs with their mobiles.

He said: “This is a great event, and I am enjoying the amazing cars. It’s really a great feeling to be out here with the Ferraris.”

“It is a wonderful opportunity to see Ferraris of all ages, from the earliest road cars through to the very latest in one place,” said Tariq Al-Faratani, a Lebanese resident.

During the two-day festival, Ferrari enthusiasts were able to see many Formula 1 drivers, including the Ferrari F1 star drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who made their appearance alongside members of Ferrari’s WEC HypercarDriving Roster, including former F1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi minister of sport, and Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Motor and Motorcycle Federation and the Saudi Motor Sports Company — who both have a passion for car racing and previously competed in the series, winning numerous races and championships with the Al-Faisal team — were among the Ferrari enthusiasts.

Prince Khalid told the media: “We are pleased to welcome the Ferrari Festival in Jeddah to celebrate this famous and very beloved brand in the Kingdom and around the world,” he said. “We also begin the countdown to the fourth consecutive weekend of Formula 1 racing in Jeddah.”


Argentinian ambassador bids farewell to Kingdom

Argentinian ambassador bids farewell to Kingdom
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Argentinian ambassador bids farewell to Kingdom

Argentinian ambassador bids farewell to Kingdom
  • Former oil company boss Guillermo Nielsen to leave after 2 years
  • Says visiting ‘fantastic’ AlUla among his fondest memories

RIYADH: After two years as Argentine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Guillermo Nielsen will bid farewell to the Kingdom on Sunday. Before packing his bags, he spoke to Arab News about his time in the country.

When asked about his fondest experiences, the envoy said it was difficult to narrow it down to just one.

“It’s difficult to choose one in general but I would say what I found is really a connection of things,” he said.

“I would like to stress that when you get to Riyadh and you look at the people, you look at the way people dress, the way women dress, you see differences, and this is very different from Argentina, this is totally different.

“But through time and through interaction you realize that we have more in common than we think. Maybe that’s because we have Arab roots.”

Nielsen said he found many similarities between the Arabic and Argentinian cultures.

“There are many, many more things in common and especially the importance of the family, the way we gather, the way we live, the relationship within the family.

“Those are the things you only realize with time and talking and interacting with Saudi friends and Saudi people.”

Nielsen said that he had not traveled as much as he would have liked during his time in the Kingdom, though he did visit Jeddah, Khobar and AlUla.

“I couldn’t miss AlUla, which was a fantastic, fantastic place.”

The ambassador also explained how he came to get the job of his country’s envoy to the Kingdom, saying an old friend with whom he played polo planted the idea of living in Saudi Arabia in his mind.

“He started talking about Vision 2030 and how things are going in Saudi Arabia. ‘You have to come and see,’ he told me.

“At the time I was head of YPF, the largest oil and gas company in Argentina. I left the presidency and was offered an embassy in Europe. And much to the surprise of our president and minister of foreign affairs, I said I didn’t want to go to Europe, I wanted to go to Saudi Arabia.”

Nielsen said that during his time as ambassador he worked mostly on the economic and cultural side of relations.

On the trade side, he said Argentina exported beef and alfalfa to the Kingdom — the latter is used to feed Saudi dairy cows — while the two nations were also working together in the field of information technology.

One of the main areas of concern for the outgoing ambassador is food security.

“Food security is a big issue,” he said. “It has shown to be very important with the problems we had in Ukraine with the Russian invasion.

“I think that’s a major subject we have to tackle together and a major area of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Argentina.”


Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection

Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection
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Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection

Korean president congratulates crown prince on Riyadh Expo 2030 selection
  • Riyadh will host the expo after defeating challenges from South Korea's Busan and Italy's Rome

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, Yoon congratulated the crown prince on Saudi Arabia's selection as host of the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, which was announced on Tuesday.

Prince Mohammed thanked Yoon for his congratulations.

Riyadh will host the expo after defeating challenges from South Korea’s Busan and Italy’s capital Rome for the prestigious event.

The Saudi capital was picked by a majority of 119 out of 165 votes by the member states of the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions.


Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meets at UN headquarters to discuss Gaza war

Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meets at UN headquarters to discuss Gaza war
Updated 30 November 2023
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Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meets at UN headquarters to discuss Gaza war

Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meets at UN headquarters to discuss Gaza war
  • Meeting led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
  • Ministers call for lasting peace, implementation of two-state solution

RIYADH: A ministerial committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit held a meeting on Wednesday at the UN headquarters in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The meeting was led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and attended by representatives from China, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Turkiye, Indonesia, Malaysia and the UAE.

The agenda focused on recent events in Gaza, including the outcomes of the humanitarian truce for Palestinian prisoners and efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

The meeting underscored the role of the UN Security Council’s permanent members in protecting civilians and enforcing international humanitarian laws, and highlighted the need to establish secure channels to allow urgent humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

The ministers reiterated their call for lasting peace through the implementation of resolutions supporting a two-state solution and the creation of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The committee also urged the global community to consistently apply international legal and moral principles, and to protect Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank from the Israeli army and violent illegal settlers.


Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif
Updated 29 November 2023
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Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Green Taif Organization, represented by its chairman, Saad bin Ayed Al-Otaibi, and the Green Horizons Environmental Association, represented by board member Saad bin Rabah Al-Ajmi.

The deal seeks to achieve the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative in Taif by increasing and preserving vegetation cover and protecting resources, identifying areas suitable for afforestation, determining the types of seedlings appropriate for each site, and other initiatives.

It will also implement training courses in relation to the environment, preserving its development and sustainability, and implementing initiatives, campaigns and awareness-raising activities.