New Murabba Launches Graduates Program to Empower Young Saudi Talent

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future - SPA
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future - SPA
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New Murabba Launches Graduates Program to Empower Young Saudi Talent

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future - SPA
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future - SPA

New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announced on Friday the launch of its inaugural Graduates Program, a strategic initiative designed to cultivate and empower the next generation of Saudi leaders.
According to a press release, the program welcomed its first cohort, marking a significant milestone in New Murabba's commitment to developing exceptional talent and contributing to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals.
Through a rigorous selection process, New Murabba has identified exceptional graduates who embody the program's values, SPA reported.

The immersive program will equip these individuals with critical skills in construction, engineering, project management, artificial intelligence, and other key areas, ensuring they are prepared to contribute to building the world's largest and most transformative downtown.
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future by providing unparalleled opportunities for its youth. The press release added that this program exemplifies the company’s commitment to education, training, and workforce localization. Participants will embark on a transformative journey that seamlessly integrates structured on-the-job training with targeted learning courses.
New Murabba Chief Corporate Services Officer Eng. Mamdouh Al-Quraishi stated: "By cultivating the next generation of leaders, New Murabba aspires to build a brighter tomorrow for our nation. We are confident these graduates will shape the future of our community and drive innovation on a global scale."
The New Murabba Graduates Program represents a vital investment in the future leaders of Saudi Arabia. This initiative, along with other forthcoming efforts, aims at laying the foundation for a new generation of skilled professionals who will significantly support the continuous development taking place in the Kingdom.



How to Catch the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of 2025

This 1825 etching provided by the Library of Congress shows an astronomical chart depicting Bootes the Ploughman holding a spear, a sickle, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, on leashes, a quadrant, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations. (Sidney Hall/Library of Congress via AP)
This 1825 etching provided by the Library of Congress shows an astronomical chart depicting Bootes the Ploughman holding a spear, a sickle, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, on leashes, a quadrant, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations. (Sidney Hall/Library of Congress via AP)
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How to Catch the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of 2025

This 1825 etching provided by the Library of Congress shows an astronomical chart depicting Bootes the Ploughman holding a spear, a sickle, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, on leashes, a quadrant, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations. (Sidney Hall/Library of Congress via AP)
This 1825 etching provided by the Library of Congress shows an astronomical chart depicting Bootes the Ploughman holding a spear, a sickle, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, on leashes, a quadrant, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations. (Sidney Hall/Library of Congress via AP)

When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky.

A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions.

Most meteor showers are named for the constellations where they appear to originate from in the night sky. But the Quadrantids “take their name from a constellation that doesn’t exist anymore,” said NASA's William Cooke.

These meteors usually don't have long trains, but the heads may appear as bright fireballs. The peak may reveal as many as 120 meteors per hour, according to NASA.

Viewing lasts until Jan. 16. Here's what to know about the Quadrantids and other meteor showers, according to The AP.
What is a meteor shower? As the Earth orbits the sun, several times a year it passes through debris left by passing comets — and sometimes asteroids. The source of the Quadrantids is debris from the asteroid 2003 EH1.

When these fast-moving space rocks enter Earth's atmosphere, the debris encounters new resistance from the air and becomes very hot, eventually burning up.

Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail — the end of a "shooting star."

You don’t need special equipment to see the various meteor showers that flash across annually, just a spot away from city lights.

How to view a meteor shower

The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours, when the moon is low in the sky.

Competing sources of light — such as a bright moon or artificial glow — are the main obstacles to a clear view of meteors. Cloudless nights when the moon wanes smallest are optimal viewing opportunities.

And keep looking up, not down. Your eyes will be better adapted to spot shooting stars if you aren’t checking your phone.

The Quadrantids will peak on a night with a slim crescent moon, just 11% full.

When is the next meteor shower? The next meteor shower, the Lyrids, will peak in mid-April.