Indian university students' interest in learning more about the Kingdom's revolutionary journey has significantly increased as a result of Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 plan. In response to the increasing scholarly interest among Indian researchers, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) held a focused five-day course this week that looked at Saudi Arabia's development. In partnership with the Ministry of Education, the course sought to shed light on the profound shifts taking place in Saudi Arabia.
Seminar highlights:
The seminars, which were led by Prof. Joseph Albert Kechichian of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, attracted more than 100 students, which was twice as many as anticipated. This suggests that Indian intellectuals are becoming increasingly interested in Saudi politics.
Growing Interest Among Indian Students:
The course's coordinator, Prof. Sameena Hameed, observed that students from different areas, including Kerala, showed interest in topics pertaining to Saudi Arabia. "This reflects India's increasing bilateral interest and relations with the region," she said.
Saudi Arabia’s Transformation and Opportunities:
The training also emphasised Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 commitment to modernizing its educational system in order to improve quality and bring it into line with international norms. This change is essential for encouraging young people in the Kingdom to become entrepreneurs and develop their skills.
Strengthening Saudi-Indian Ties:
Educational interactions are expected to flourish as Saudi-Indian ties strengthen, especially after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2019 visit to New Delhi. This will open the door for a new generation of professionals and scholars who can navigate and contribute to this changing relationship.
Conclusion:
Courses like this are assisting Indian students in comprehending Saudi Arabia's transition as it goes through significant changes, strengthening intellectual and cultural ties and setting the stage for future cooperation between the two countries.
