Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry holds training course in Ghana

The program seeks to strengthen engagement by promoting a moderate and balanced approach to Islamic teachings. (X @Saudi_Moia)
The program seeks to strengthen engagement by promoting a moderate and balanced approach to Islamic teachings. (X @Saudi_Moia)
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Updated 05 October 2025
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry holds training course in Ghana

The program seeks to strengthen engagement by promoting a moderate and balanced approach to Islamic teachings. (X @Saudi_Moia)
  • In September, the ministry — through the King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center in Argentina — also organized a Shariah course in Santiago, Chile, in partnership with the Islamic Center of Chile

KUMASI: The three-day program brought together imams, students and others interested in Islamic affairs.The three-day program brought together imams, students and others interested in Islamic affairs. has launched a five-day scientific course in Ghana aimed at training and qualifying preachers, imams and orators.

The program seeks to strengthen engagement by promoting a moderate and balanced approach to Islamic teachings. It forms part of the ministry’s broader efforts to advance its global mission of spreading the values of moderation to Muslim communities worldwide.

In September, the ministry — through the King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center in Argentina — also organized a Shariah course in Santiago, Chile, in partnership with the Islamic Center of Chile. The three-day program brought together imams, students and others interested in Islamic affairs.

It aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Shariah law, equip them with the skills to communicate Islam’s tolerant teachings, and reinforce the values of moderation and coexistence.

These initiatives reflect the ministry’s commitment to promoting Islamic knowledge internationally and supporting imams and preachers in fulfilling their role of presenting Islam’s true and compassionate message to the best of their abilities.

 


New program to spark creativity and innovation

New program to spark creativity and innovation
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New program to spark creativity and innovation

New program to spark creativity and innovation
  • It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has launched the “Entertainment Innovations” program to boost creativity and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector.

Aimed at empowering talent and entrepreneurs, the program helps develop solutions that enhance sector growth and global competitiveness, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Registration is now open for the program. More than 100 participants will form diverse teams supported by mentors and industry experts, the SPA added.

The program includes several phases: registration via the authority’s website, screening and team selection for a virtual bootcamp, and a three-day challenge culminating in final presentations before judges, where winners will be honored.

The program focuses on building business models, brand identity, prototypes, and go-to-market strategies, the SPA added.

It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals and foster collaboration among creators, investors, and experts.

The program targets three goals: promoting innovation in entertainment, attracting specialized talent in technology, design, and entrepreneurship, and expanding the pool of young creatives in the sector.

In total, SR300,000 ($80,000) in prizes and support packages worth more than $1 million will be awarded to the top three winners.