CNN Arabic launches two philanthropic projects with UAE-based foundation

CNN Arabic launches two philanthropic projects with UAE-based foundation

DUBAI: CNN Arabic has partnered with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education on two major projects in the areas of Arab youth development and female empowerment, Emirates News Agency reported. The projects are a part of CNN Arabic’s key initiatives marking its 20th anniversary. The Siraj initiative will train 300 Emirati and Arab youths in core journalistic principles and practices over the next three years. The UAE-based course aims to equip young people with skills to boost their employability and competitiveness in the job market. Siraj is part of the foundation’s recently launched NOMU initiative, which is committed to a national vision for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Earlier this summer, 55 people completed the first Siraj course virtually, and two more cohorts of Emirati youth will begin six-week courses integrating online and in-person learning and development in October. Participants sourced by the foundation will work directly with CNN journalists and executives on topics such as ideation and brainstorming, strategy building, storytelling, critical and design thinking, debate skills, and distribution and audience reach, with sessions supplemented by exercises and practical learning programs. The second project on which CNN Arabic and the foundation are collaborating is centered on women’s