Al-Dosary: 3 media academies to train 4000 Saudis within 2 years

Al-Dosary: 3 media academies to train 4000 Saudis within 2 years

Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosary said that the ministry has established three harmonious media academies that are aimed to train more than 4,000 individuals within two years.“This is through three educational tracks, containing 50 theoretical and practical subjects, and specialized programs, and that is in partnership with major international universities,” he said while addressing the second Media Suhoor (predawn meal) in Riyadh on Monday. Several ministers, officials and media figures attended the event held under the patronage of the minister.In his address, Al-Dosary said that the ‘Media Suhoor’ has become an annual tradition. “We meet with media partners, leaders of media institutions, and spokespersons of different institutions to exchange ideas and enhance communication between the ministry and interested parties and specialists, in addition to supporting opportunities for cooperation and partnerships in various fields.Al-Dosary said that the ministry, during the media transformation year of 2024, adopted the title “Strategies and Priorities” to achieve transformation in this sector. He stressed that the ministry strives to take advantage of artificial intelligence, in light of the rapid global growth in this sector. “The Saudi media will be a key player and not a spectator,” the minister said while noting that the