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Sky News Arabia Academy, a subsidiary of the International Media Investments (IMI), has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) during its participation in the Human Capability Initiative 2024 (HCI), held at the King Abdulaziz Convention Centre in Riyadh.
The signing of the MoU is in line with the objectives of Sky News Arabia Academy to support professionals in all media sectors to develop their skills in media and television presentation, and content creation, through training programmes managed by experts and specialists at Sky News Arabia and IMI, including journalists, news anchors, and experts in content creation across various television, digital, and audio platforms.
Over the next three years, the two parties will work together to enhance the level of current training programmes at the Saudi Press Agency in order to meet future challenges and new trends in the media field; implement joint programs that focus on innovation and media excellence; and exchange ideas and experiences to develop a work environment based on a culture of growth and development.
Ahmed Aal Rabeea, Chairman Office in charge at Sky News Arabia, said, “We are proud to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Press Agency, which shares Sky News Arabia’s vision towards promoting growth and the development process for future generations of media talents, in a step that consolidates Sky News Arabia Academy’s keenness since its inception and its commitment to empowering media professionals, journalists, and content creators in the region, by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this vital sector, which is constantly witnessing rapid changes. We look forward to celebrating our partnership with the Saudi Press Agency by highlighting the achievements expected to be made in the coming months.”
The signing of the MoU comes within the framework of a series of partnerships that Sky News Arabia Academy has concluded with various entities in the Arab world to provide training opportunities and equip aspiring journalists and professionals from all over the region with the necessary expertise.