At 11 a.m. KSA time on May 2, 2024, ORI Group and SEK International School Riyadh officially signed a cooperation agreement. The two parties announced the establishment of a Sino-Saudi Youth Cultural Exchange Base and plan to organize 100 high school students from each country annually over the next three years for cultural and artistic exchange activities. This agreement marks the official launch of ORI Group’s first international youth cultural exchange program.

During the signing ceremony, the Chairman of ORI Group, Mr. Feng QIAN and the President of SEK International School Riyadh, Mr. Iván Martínez expressed their shared vision. They emphasized that this partnership will provide youth from both nations with a broader platform for interaction and learning. Through language learning, cultural experiences, and artistic exchanges, students will gain deeper insights into each other's cultural traditions and customs, creating unforgettable experiences and personal growth opportunities.

Since 2013, ORI Group has been practising ‘culture outreach’ and is committed to promoting Chinese culture to the world, while actively introducing international advanced education concepts and cultural resources.SEK International School Riyadh is part of SEK International Education Group, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With over a dozen international schools and a university globally, SEK aims to nurture young talents with international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills. This collaboration will not only enhance ORI Group’s influence in international cultural exchange but also provide Saudi students with more opportunities to explore Chinese culture and open a window for Chinese students to learn about Saudi Arabia.

Sino-Saudi cultural exchange boasts a long and rich history. ORI’s first co-production was created in Riyadh in 2014, and now, a decade later, its first youth bilateral cultural exchange program also begins in Riyadh. Looking forward, ORI Group will continue to explore more diverse and high-quality cultural exchange opportunities. It aims to deepen educational and cultural cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia, achieving new milestones in fostering mutual understanding and advancing the prosperity and development of both cultures.