GROWING DEMAND FOR CHINESE LANGUAGE PROMPTS SAUDI ARABIA TO HIRE MORE 800 TEACHERS

Tue 19 November 2024:

Saudi Arabia is set to expand the teaching of the Chinese language by creating 800 teaching positions, amid the growing demand for learning the Chinese language in the Kingdom.

According to China’s official news agency, Xinhua, the planned appointment of the 800 new teaching roles aligns with the spread of Chinese language classes across Saudi Arabia’s primary and middle schools.

The move follows the recent successful deployment of 175 Chinese language teachers in the Kingdom, who reportedly began teaching last month. It is part of a landmark agreement struck in 2023 between Riyadh and Beijing in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation in language education.

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Under that agreement, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education collaborated with China’s Centre for Language Education and Cooperation in launching training programs for educators, conducted at Tianjin University in China, with the aim to equip teachers with the necessary skills.

The demand for learning Chinese in Saudi Arabia has grown significantly in recent years, driven by deepening economic and strategic ties between the two nations. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy under Vision 2030, its partnership with China plays a key role, particularly in sectors like trade, technology, and infrastructure. China is Saudi Arabia’s largest trading partner, creating a need for professionals who can navigate language and cultural nuances.

In 2019, Saudi Arabia began introducing Chinese language courses in schools and universities. Businesses and students see Chinese proficiency as a competitive advantage in industries tied to Chinese investments, such as renewable energy and construction. The trend also reflects a broader interest in strengthening cultural exchange and understanding.

This rising demand underscores the growing importance of China-Saudi relations and the increasing role of language in fostering global connectivity and economic opportunities.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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