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Mar 2025
49m 17s

The success of Mawhiba and Saudi Arabia'...

Lucien Zeigler and Hanaa Almoaibed
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Mawhiba’s success is part of a broader effort to advance Saudi education as part of Vision 2030 - one that’s paying off. The hosts discuss the transformative changes in Saudi Arabia’s education system, the rise of universities, and the empowerment of youth as future leaders. 
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