Saudi Arabia Participates in UNESCO's 42nd General Conference in Paris

Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris between November 7 and 22. (SPA)
Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris between November 7 and 22. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Participates in UNESCO's 42nd General Conference in Paris

Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris between November 7 and 22. (SPA)
Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris between November 7 and 22. (SPA)

Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in Paris between November 7 and 22.

The delegation includes representatives of the ministries of culture and education, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, and other national authorities.

Delivering the Kingdom’s speech at the conference, Prince Badr reviewed the achievements the Kingdom, in cooperation with UNESCO, accomplished in the past two years in the field of education, science and culture.

Minister of Education and Vice-Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Yousef Al-Benyan will deliver a speech at the ministerial session concerned with revising UNESCO's 1974 Draft Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Cooperation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom.

The Saudi delegation is participating in several meetings and committees tackling culture, education, science, communication and information, programs and external relations, as well as several other topics, including UNESCO budget for 2024 and 2025, and the Human Resources Strategy for UNESCO in the period 2023-2027.

Various other Saudi entities are taking part in the events associated with the current session of the conference to showcase the Kingdom's achievements in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Among them is the Royal Commission for AlUla, which has a pavilion highlighting its partnership with UNESCO in conserving heritage, education, building capacity, environment and creative arts.

The Ministry of Culture is participating in the Partners' Forum, organized by UNESCO on the sidelines of the General Conference, to feature the six projects it launched in collaboration with UNESCO through the Saudi Cultural Development Fund.



Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector
Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the “Support for Performance” program to empower non-profit cultural organizations by offering various support solutions based on eligibility and performance measurement, aiming to enhance their participation, impact, and sustainability in the development of the cultural sector.

Deputy Culture Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan highlighted the crucial role of non-profit organizations across the cultural value chain, supporting the National Culture Strategy aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The program is a key enabler of the ministry’s strategy to empower the non-profit sector, aiming to build effective organizations that contribute to cultural development, enhance national values, and increase community engagement.

Applications for support are open during specific periods, with the current application period running until May 15. Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector.