Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), represented by the College of Media and Communication, signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with 24 Art Center, with the aim of strengthening collaboration in training, development, and digital innovation, and advancing applied skills in creative and artistic fields, thereby reinforcing the integration between academic education and professional practice.
The agreement seeks to equip students and interested participants with advanced applied skills in digital arts, animation, visual storytelling, and creative technologies through the delivery of digital educational programs and hands-on workshops aligned with academic curricula. It also aims to enhance the connection between academic study and professional application by providing specialized e-learning platforms and high-quality short-term training content that contributes to increasing students' readiness for the labor market and the creative industries.
The agreement was signed on behalf of IMSIU by Dr. Saud A. Al-Sahli, Dean of the College of Media and Communication, while Mr. Abdulwahid M. A. Al-Abdali, Executive Director, represented 24 Art Center.
The agreement includes the exchange of academic and artistic expertise and the development of institutional capacities through the participation of experts, trainers, and faculty members in implementing training programs and supervising creative initiatives. It further supports innovation and digital transformation in education and training by developing flexible learning models, integrating modern technologies into e-learning, and activating joint initiatives that promote creativity and institutional excellence.