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RIYADH: The second Human Capability Initiative Conference is set to launch on Sunday at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event is being held with the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is the chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee.

Held under the theme “Beyond Preparing for the Future,“ the two-day global gathering will showcase the Kingdom’s commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of development and a driving force for shaping a sustainable future, SPA added.

The conference will convene more than 300 speakers, including global leaders, policymakers and experts from diverse fields such as academia, the private sector and civil society.

More than 100 dialogue sessions will facilitate in-depth discussions on how to harness technology and innovation to elevate human potential.

The event will place a strong emphasis on creating lifelong learning environments and participants will also explore the importance of forging partnerships that empower people to deliver sustainable, future-focused solutions.

RIYADH: The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport awarded an honorary doctorate to Saudi Ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan.

The event took place at the International Maritime Organization’s headquarters in London, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

The honor recognizes Prince Khalid’s significant contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia’s maritime initiatives and supporting the aspirations of Arab nations.

It also acknowledges his role in promoting maritime sustainability, contributing to the IMO’s goals, and leading the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly — an important milestone in Arab and international maritime progress.

Prince Khalid thanked the academy for the honor, expressing hope that it will encourage greater cooperation to empower Arab countries in the maritime sector and enhance their global presence.

He emphasized that growth in this vital sector depends on continued collaboration and knowledge exchange, supporting sustainable development and regional maritime integration.

The academy fosters leadership in the maritime field and supports human capacity development through academic programs and regional partnerships, the SPA reported.