Education minister opens third nonprofit education and training forum in Riyadh

Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan on Monday inaugurated the third edition of the Nonprofit Sector Forum for Education and Training 2026, organized by the Ministry of Education at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh under the theme "Maximizing the Quality of Education and Training."

The event was attended by several senior officials, leaders, experts, and representatives from government, private, and nonprofit organizations.

In his address, Al-Benyan stressed that developing education is a shared national responsibility that requires strengthening partnerships and integrating efforts across all sectors. He noted that empowering the nonprofit sector enhances the quality and impact of educational outcomes, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program.

Al-Benyan explained that the issuance of the General Education Law has provided the nonprofit sector with broader opportunities to participate in delivering educational services, establishing and operating educational institutions, and investing in educational facilities.

The forum featured the launch of several key initiatives, as well as the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding, reflecting the partnership opportunities between government entities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. These efforts aim to advance the education and training system and promote the sustainability of educational initiatives and projects.

The forum's program includes scientific and dialogue sessions, specialized workshops, and an accompanying exhibition that allows participating entities to showcase their services and experiences and build partnership opportunities.

The forum aims to strengthen integration among sectors, develop sustainable partnerships, improve the quality of education and training, and maximize the developmental impact of the nonprofit sector, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.