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Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
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Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held a meeting in Doha with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Culture Minister and his Qatari counterpart to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse cultural areas.

Prince Badr expressed his appreciation for inviting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be the guest of honor at Doha International Book Fair 2023, highlighting the depth of the relationship between the two countries and the significance of collaborative cultural cooperation.

The signing of this memorandum reflects the joint efforts of both countries to foster cooperation across various fields.

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Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration

Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration

Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Amazon have signed a MoU to boost cooperation in cultural and technical fields. The collaboration aims to enrich the visitor experience at historical sites in Diriyah and expand cultural and historical content through Amazon Alexa.

The MoU was signed by Group Chief Executive Officer of DGDA Jerry Inzerillo and Amazon Saudi Arabia Country Manager Abdo Chlala.

Group Chief Executive Officer Jerry Inzerillo remarked: “We are pleased to have signed this MoU with Amazon, opening a wide range of technological opportunities for us to explore. This day represents the beginning of an ongoing collaboration that will help make Diriyah a global destination for culture and heritage as we connect the past to the future by investing in modern technologies, highlighting the rich heritage of Diriyah and the authentic culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Amazon's Managing Director of Alexa International for EMEA & APAC Eric King stated: “We are excited to team up with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority to celebrate the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration will showcase the Kingdom’s rich traditions and history through our innovative technology that continues to delight our customers and enhance their experiences.”

The MoU aligns with DGDA’s efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 by contributing to the tourism, cultural, and historical sectors. By utilizing Amazon’s technology platforms, comprehensive information about the rich heritage of Diriyah will be made available to a wider audience.

The partnership will also support local content development for the Diriyah community by highlighting regional products and enabling sellers to offer these items on Amazon.sa.

Furthermore, the initiative will enhance the experience of visitors to Diriyah’s historical sites through the development of interactive applications designed to deepen their understanding of the area’s significance.