Saudi Culture, Commerce Ministers Sign MoU to Empower Entrepreneurs in Cultural Sector

The partnership seeks to empower cultural entrepreneurs and organizations - SPA
The partnership seeks to empower cultural entrepreneurs and organizations - SPA
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Saudi Culture, Commerce Ministers Sign MoU to Empower Entrepreneurs in Cultural Sector

The partnership seeks to empower cultural entrepreneurs and organizations - SPA
The partnership seeks to empower cultural entrepreneurs and organizations - SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) Majid Al-Kassabi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the Ministry of Culture in Al-Bujairi district, Diriyah.

According to SPA, the MoU aims at fostering collaboration between the Ministry and Monsha’at, particularly through business incubators and accelerators tailored to the cultural sector.
The partnership seeks to empower cultural entrepreneurs and organizations by offering targeted training programs designed to address sector-specific needs. It also includes strategic consulting services to strengthen entrepreneurs' skills and advance their projects through innovative, sustainable approaches. These efforts aim to generate substantial economic and cultural impacts, promote awareness, and raise knowledge about investment opportunities and growth potential in the cultural sector.
Key elements of the agreement focus on enhancing commercial innovation and integrating modern technologies for small and medium-sized cultural enterprises, ultimately contributing to a thriving cultural landscape and bolstering their role in the local economy.
The MoU aligns with the Ministry of Culture’s broader strategy to build strategic partnerships across sectors. It aims to empower entrepreneurs and innovators by providing access to essential resources and opportunities, advancing the cultural sector, and fostering a climate of creativity and innovation in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Culture under Saudi Vision 2030.



Culinary Arts Commission Showcases Saudi Culture at Sirha Lyon 2025

The Culinary Arts Commission logo
The Culinary Arts Commission logo
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Culinary Arts Commission Showcases Saudi Culture at Sirha Lyon 2025

The Culinary Arts Commission logo
The Culinary Arts Commission logo

The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the Sirha Lyon 2025 Exhibition, which will be held in Lyon, France, on January 23-27, where the Commission will showcase through its pavilion "Taste of Saudi Culture" a distinguished cultural experience that highlights Saudi culinary arts and its diversity.
Sirha is one of the world's leading events specializing in food and hospitality services. More than 40 countries are participating this year as they contribute to showcasing the latest food products, organizing international cooking competitions, and shedding light on the sector's future and its most prominent trends SPA reportd.
The "Taste of Saudi Culture" pavilion includes five interactive zones that introduce visitors to local Saudi products. The tour starts from the reception area, which reflects Saudi hospitality by serving Saudi Coffee. Other local food products include Ma'amoul, dates and their derivatives, and spices.
The Culinary Arts Commission's participation in the Sirha Exhibition enhances cooperation and partnerships that contribute to the global definition of Saudi food identity.