CDF Showcases Diverse Solutions for Filmmakers at Saudi Film Confex 2024

The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF)
The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF)
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CDF Showcases Diverse Solutions for Filmmakers at Saudi Film Confex 2024

The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF)
The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF)

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) announced its participation in the second annual Saudi Film Confex, scheduled October 9 to 12 in Riyadh.
The Saudi Film Confex is organized by the Film Commission under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who also serves as chairman of the board of directors for both the Film Commission and the CDF.
It aims to empower and develop the film industry in the Kingdom while enhancing investment opportunities and partnerships to build a sustainable future for the sector.
The 2024 edition will feature participation from 120 entities from 25 countries.
It includes an exhibition showcasing leading local, regional, and global companies to highlight key opportunities and innovations in the film sector, along with a specialized conference addressing all aspects of the film industry.
The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF).
Its goal is to develop the cultural sector and achieve sustainability by supporting cultural activities and projects, facilitating investment in cultural activities, enhancing the sector's profitability, and enabling stakeholders to advance their cultural endeavors.
The CDF plays a key role in achieving the objectives of the National Strategy for Culture and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.



Saudi Heritage Commission Organizes Scientific Symposium on Al-Faw Archaeological Area

The Saudi Heritage Commission said it will hold the "Scientific Symposium on Cultural Landscape Research on the Al-Faw Archaeological Area.” SPA
The Saudi Heritage Commission said it will hold the "Scientific Symposium on Cultural Landscape Research on the Al-Faw Archaeological Area.” SPA
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Saudi Heritage Commission Organizes Scientific Symposium on Al-Faw Archaeological Area

The Saudi Heritage Commission said it will hold the "Scientific Symposium on Cultural Landscape Research on the Al-Faw Archaeological Area.” SPA
The Saudi Heritage Commission said it will hold the "Scientific Symposium on Cultural Landscape Research on the Al-Faw Archaeological Area.” SPA

The Saudi Heritage Commission said Tuesday it will hold the "Scientific Symposium on Cultural Landscape Research on the Al-Faw Archaeological Area.”

The symposium aims to raise awareness about the area, and highlight its historical and archaeological significance, and the ongoing research and excavation projects that began with the late Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ansary, a pioneer in the study of archaeology in the Kingdom.

The Kingdom successfully inscribed the Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area in Riyadh Region on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural site of outstanding universal value to humanity, during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi on July 22-31, making it the eighth Saudi site to achieve this recognition.

The symposium showcases the contributions of King Saud University in Al-Faw archaeological area, reflecting the commission's partnerships with public, private, and non-profit sectors.

It also explores Saudi Arabia's historical and cultural importance, emphasizing the need to enrich the academic field with cutting-edge archaeological studies, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and insight in the field.

The commission seeks to raise public awareness about the country's extensive archaeological heritage, which spans millennia.

Field visits to the area will be organized for speakers and participants in the symposium, and 22 research papers on topics such as the origins of the Al-Faw archaeological area and its social and economic history will be presented for discussion in five sessions.