Saudi Ministry of Human Resources Empowers Orphans Through Comprehensive Programs

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources Empowers Orphans Through Comprehensive Programs
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Saudi Ministry of Human Resources Empowers Orphans Through Comprehensive Programs

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources Empowers Orphans Through Comprehensive Programs

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is committed to empowering orphans to build their future.

Through a range of rehabilitation services, career paths, and training programs, the ministry aims to help orphans develop and become self-sufficient, in line with the ministry's strategy and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

In a statement on Monday, the ministry outlined its commitment to supporting shelters, foster families, and non-profit organizations, as well as carrying out comprehensive programs that cater to orphans' needs throughout their lives, including upbringing and education, training, employment, housing, and even marriage.

Universities have a 100% acceptance rate of orphans in majors in demand by the job market. They offer scholarships and tuition fees to all orphan students in private universities.

Regarding employment, the ministry has found over 600 jobs for orphans in the past two years, aiming to secure employment stability for them.

The ministry also focuses on training; 3,261 orphans have received on-the-job training.

The ministry also secured over 90 furnished housing units for orphans. Aftercare support is also provided.

The marriage rate among orphans has seen a significant rise, reaching 30%, after the ministry addressed material and psychological obstacles and provided the necessary rehabilitation. This reflects the ministry's goal of achieving full orphan empowerment and social integration.

The ministry prioritizes improved services and giving a role to the non-profit sector in this field.

Over 30 agreements and memoranda of understanding have recently been signed with educational and training institutions, as well as with the private sector, to empower orphans and help them become productive members of society who contribute to the nation's development.



Washington, Manama Sign Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Energy Cooperation

US President Donald J. Trump (C-R) meets Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (C-L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 July 2025.  EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL
US President Donald J. Trump (C-R) meets Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (C-L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 July 2025. EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL
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Washington, Manama Sign Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Energy Cooperation

US President Donald J. Trump (C-R) meets Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (C-L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 July 2025.  EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL
US President Donald J. Trump (C-R) meets Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (C-L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 July 2025. EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL

The US and Bahrain on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement in the field of peaceful nuclear energy shortly before a meeting in the White House between US President Donald Trump and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

“This is an important signing,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the signing ceremony with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

He added: “It serves as the first step towards a deeper civil nuclear cooperation – an example that the United States is prepared to be a partner with any nation on Earth that wants to pursue a civil nuclear program that clearly is not geared towards weaponization or threatening the security of their neighbors.”

Rubio did not mention by name Iran, which Israel and Washington accuse of seeking nuclear weapons.

“And this is a – no one better to do it with than such a strong partner that we’ve been working with for so long. This only strengthens our relationship,” Rubio said.

Later at a meeting with Trump, Bahrain's Crown Prince announced plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States.

“We're very happy to be announcing $17 billion worth of deals that are coming to the United States,” said Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He then joked with journalists at the White House, saying, “And this is real. These aren't fake deals.”

Asked whether Iran should return to the negotiating table with the US over its nuclear program, the Crown Prince said: “The ball is in their court. They are the ones who stand to benefit from a negotiation.”