RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission is organizing an open meeting on Thursday to discuss educational needs in the fashion industry, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting will bring together fashion academics, entrepreneurs, individuals interested in fashion education, and female students specializing in fashion. The virtual meeting will address the current state of the fashion education sector, with the goal of identifying specific educational needs, and will enable the Fashion Commission to better understand and meet the educational requirements of the fashion industry in the Kingdom. This initiative aims to provide practitioners, individuals and students interested in the fashion sector with scientific skills and knowledge. The goal is to empower and educate future generations who can contribute to the development of the industry across various fields and elevate Saudi talent to an international level. This meeting is part of a series of open meetings organized by the commission to engage with the fashion community in the Kingdom. The commission’s objective is to address the diverse educational needs of the sector and advance the field of fashion education. Through discussions with educational establishments, the commission aims to identify and address any shortcomings, while also seeking solutions, ideas, and visions that can help bridge the gaps and drive progress in the industry.