Riyadh International Jazz Festival Joins Prestigious World Network

The Saudi Music Commission logo
The Saudi Music Commission logo
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Riyadh International Jazz Festival Joins Prestigious World Network

The Saudi Music Commission logo
The Saudi Music Commission logo

The Saudi Music Commission announced that the Riyadh International Jazz Festival joined the World Jazz Network, one of the leading international gatherings for jazz talent exchange, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s cultural presence at the global level.

With this step, the Riyadh International Jazz Festival becomes part of a network that brings together top jazz festivals and cultural institutions worldwide. The network connects music professionals and audiences, fostering an exchange of expertise and knowledge within the jazz community. It aims to enrich the global jazz scene, enhance community bonds, and build connections among audiences worldwide, contributing to creativity and the development of art.

Each year, network partners gather at the Amersfoort World Jazz Festival, a platform for sharing ideas and visions, creating meaningful opportunities for international collaboration in the jazz field.
The membership of the Riyadh International Jazz Festival in the network represents a strategic move that reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to developing arts and culture, providing a rich musical experience for both the local community and festival visitors from around the world.
The festival, organized by the Music Commission, is a global musical event that attracts prominent jazz musicians and creators from around the world, while providing creative spaces for Saudi talent to showcase diverse musical styles. The festival also features various musical activities and art exhibitions, enhancing the visitor experience and reinforcing the Kingdom’s status as a global destination for culture, arts, and creativity.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Global Cultural Collaboration

Saudi Arabia reiterated its dedication to promoting cultural diversity. SPA
Saudi Arabia reiterated its dedication to promoting cultural diversity. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Global Cultural Collaboration

Saudi Arabia reiterated its dedication to promoting cultural diversity. SPA
Saudi Arabia reiterated its dedication to promoting cultural diversity. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s commitment to cultural collaboration and sustainable development was highlighted at the 5th G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting, where Deputy Minister of Culture for International Cultural Relations Eng. Fahad Abdulrahman Alkanaan delivered the Kingdom’s speech.

The ministerial meeting, held in Salvador, Brazil, under the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” provided Saudi Arabia an opportunity to reaffirm its dedication to advancing the global cultural agenda.

In his speech on behalf of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Deputy Minister Eng. Fahad Abdulrahman Alkanaan expressed gratitude to the Brazilian Presidency, specifically acknowledging Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes, for their dedication to supporting the cultural track within the G20 framework.

“Saudi Arabia is honored to have initiated the first-ever G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting in 2020 during the Saudi Presidency, themed ‘The Rise of the Cultural Economy: A New Paradigm.’ This initiative underscores our belief in culture as a global public good, connecting our past, enriching our present, and shaping our future,” he said.

The G20 Culture Track was introduced in 2020 under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency, marking a transformative milestone in recognizing culture’s role in influencing economic growth, making it an essential part of the G20 agenda. Since then, Saudi Arabia has established a strong legacy within the G20 framework, and successive presidencies—Italy, Indonesia, India, and now Brazil—have expanded upon this foundation, broadening the cultural agenda’s scope and impact.

Aligning with this year’s G20 theme to foster social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience, Saudi Arabia reiterated its dedication to promoting cultural diversity, leveraging digital advancements, fostering a creative economy, and preserving cultural heritage.

Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of preserving and protecting heritage sites worldwide. To support this mission, the Kingdom has launched several initiatives, including the establishment of a world-class center dedicated to the restoration and protection of underwater cultural heritage in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage locally and internationally.
Through these continued efforts, Saudi Arabia remains dedicated to the priorities of the G20 Culture Track, viewing culture as a vital contributor to sustainable growth. Prince Bader remarked, “We are confident that the collaborative efforts among G20 members will continue to elevate culture as a vital force for sustainable development, inspiring future generations to build a better world.”