King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) and the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance scholarship programs in the Kingdom.
The agreement aims to expand the scope of these programs, diversify their focus areas, and align them with the nation’s research and knowledge priorities, further contributing to Saudi Arabia’s vision for educational and intellectual growth.
The MoU focuses on creating specialized scholarship tracks within the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program to meet Darah’s objectives.
Additionally, it provides students and graduates with professional training in historical research, archiving, documentary preservation, and knowledge management.
The signing took place at Darah’s headquarters at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in the presence of Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Darah, Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan.
Darah unveils King Abdulaziz Foundation Scholarship Program
During the signing ceremony, the Darah launched the King Abdulaziz Foundation Scholarship Program. The initiative is designed to support scholarship students by fostering stronger academic ties with Darah.
Further, it will provide these students with access to the Foundation’s vast digital resources, including historical documents, manuscripts, and rare maps, all aimed at enhancing their research on the Kingdom’s history and national memory. This program aims to enhance academic engagement and contribute to the preservation and understanding of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage.
According to the statement, the program provides scholarship students with academic, advisory, and methodological support, alongside access to specialized workshops and publishing opportunities. It also integrates scholars into the Visiting Researcher Program, enhancing the quality of their research outputs both during and beyond their scholarship period.
