Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
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Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met on Saturday with Brazil’s Culture Minister, Margareth Menezes, in the Indian city of Varanasi.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi.

Al-Touq congratulated the Brazilian Culture Minister for her country's assumption of the G20 Presidency 2024, underlying the importance of upholding the cultural agenda within the G20 to highlight the global creative cultural landsacpe and foster the exchange of expertise and information among member states.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries signed in 2019.

They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen collaboration across diverse cultural domains.



Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon as Part of Year of Handicrafts 2025

Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon as Part of Year of Handicrafts 2025
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Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon as Part of Year of Handicrafts 2025

Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon as Part of Year of Handicrafts 2025

The Ministry of Culture has launched a crafts hackathon designed to bring together creators and innovators from diverse fields.

The event aims to generate innovative solutions for various aspects of the handicrafts sector, including marketing, design, and production. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the 2025 Year of Handicrafts.
Registration for the hackathon will remain open until January 31, 2025. The selection of qualified participants will begin in early February, followed by a two-day training camp on February 14 and 15, SPA reported.
The hackathon targets a diverse range of participants, including artisans, designers, developers, and programmers.

Teams must consist of at least three and no more than five members. All participants must be at least 18 years old.