The Saudi Speakers Fellowship is an intensive, in-person training experience that transforms how you communicate, whether on stage or in the workplace.
Applications are closed. They reopen March 1, 2027.
See the journeyThe Program
The Saudi Speakers Fellowship is a hands-on communication training program run by Saudi Speakers, the agency behind many of the Kingdom's professional speakers and trainers.
You train in small groups led by professional coaches, and you are on your feet and on stage from day one. This is not a lecture series. Every session is practical, every trainee speaks, and every rep comes with personal feedback.
Three cohorts and 750 graduates later, the Fellowship has become one of the largest communication training programs in Saudi Arabia.
Program Benefits
In-person training sessions packed with hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and friendly competitions to sharpen your skills.
Get paired with an established Saudi Speaker to shadow them at live events. See firsthand what it takes to MC, present, and captivate an audience.
Earn a Saudi Speakers certification recognized by top organizations across the Kingdom.
As an official member of the Saudi Speakers community, gain exclusive access to events, resources, and networking opportunities.
Two Tracks
Track 1
For anyone who wants to master public speaking.
Whether you dream of conference stages, community talks, hosting events, or simply owning any room you speak in, this track trains you in the craft of public speaking: presence, storytelling, structure, and performing under pressure.
There is no profile requirement here. Students, professionals, and everyone in between apply to this track for one reason: they want to become powerful public speakers.
Track 2
For professionals who want to communicate better at work.
This track is specific. It focuses on workplace communication: presenting to leadership, speaking with authority in meetings, storytelling for influence, and leading conversations that move decisions.
Best fit if you are:
This track requires a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience.
Ask yourself one question: do you want to grow on public stages, or inside meeting rooms? Someone with 10 years of experience who dreams of being a public speaker belongs in the Stage Track. Someone who wants to level up how they present, persuade, and lead at work belongs in the Workplace Track. You'll select your track inside the application.
Step by Step
Applications open March 1, 2027 and close .
Acceptance results are announced on by email.
Accepted trainees confirm their attendance by .
An intensive in-person training experience in Riyadh. Depending on where you live, you'll train either across 3 consecutive weekdays or across 2 weekend days. Exact dates will be announced to accepted trainees.
10-Hour Workshop
Our intensive program is structured into four phases, each designed to build upon the last.
Overcome stage fright, nervousness, and imposter syndrome. Build the mental foundation for confident speaking.
Master breathing techniques, body language, and tone/voice modulation for maximum impact.
Learn storytelling structure and how to prepare effectively before any speech or presentation.
Handle unexpected moments on stage with grace. Learn to improvise and adapt in real-time.
Every session is practical. You will speak again and again across the program, and every rep comes with feedback from professional coaches.
Who This Is For
Read this before applying. The Fellowship is intensive, and we select people who are ready to commit.
Selection
Seats are limited, and we read every application. Here is what actually moves an application forward:
Signals that you are a future leader: responsibility you have carried, people you have influenced, and the direction you are heading
What you have built outside the requirements. Projects, volunteering, clubs, side work, and the kind of work you do today, whether you are a student or employed
Prior stage, panel, teaching, or presenting experience counts. It is not a requirement, but someone who already put in the work is further along
Your coaches are professional speakers and trainers from the Saudi Speakers roster, the same people companies and ministries book for their biggest stages.
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Questions
Cohort 4 applications reopen March 1, 2027. Leave your email and we'll notify you the moment they open.