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Saudi Arabia Opens Conference of Ministers of Culture in Islamic World

The conference is being hosted by the Kingdom in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)
The conference is being hosted by the Kingdom in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)
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Saudi Arabia Opens Conference of Ministers of Culture in Islamic World

The conference is being hosted by the Kingdom in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)
The conference is being hosted by the Kingdom in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Wednesday opened the 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jeddah.
The conference is being hosted by the Kingdom in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
In his opening speech, Prince Badr emphasized the Kingdom’s pride in presiding over the 13th session of the conference that he said aims to strengthen collective work and cooperation in empowering culture as one of the key pillars in achieving social and economic development.
The Kingdom realizes the importance of culture as an essential foundation in building communities, enhancing national identity, and driving economic and social growth. Based on this, the Kingdom supports the efforts of the organization to empower intellectuals and writers from Islamic countries by enhancing their participation in various cultural events, conferences, and research projects within the Kingdom, the prince said.
The Kingdom has assumed the presidency of the 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World 2025.

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Culture Ministry Partners with TikTok to Boost Saudi Cultural Sector

Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Culture Ministry Partners with TikTok to Boost Saudi Cultural Sector

Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed on Monday a cooperation agreement with TikTok to strengthen collaboration across various fields, aiming to support and empower Saudi Arabia's cultural and artistic landscape by leveraging digital technology to enrich cultural experiences and enhance public awareness of cultural and heritage values.

The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan on behalf of the ministry, and CEO of Government Relations and Public Policy at TikTok in Saudi Arabia Dr. Hatem Samman during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh.

The agreement outlines joint initiatives to serve the community, reinforce cultural and social values in line with the National Culture Strategy under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and organize workshops and training programs to develop Saudi artistic talent and support cultural events hosted in the Kingdom.

As part of the ministry's broader efforts to collaborate with digital platforms, this partnership contributes to the development of the Saudi cultural scene and the promotion of national cultural identity through modern channels that embrace rapid digital transformation. This strategic approach includes partnerships with entities across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

The collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and TikTok aims to boost cultural and creative content, support Saudi talent in diverse artistic fields, highlight the Kingdom's cultural and social role, and promote its heritage, all within the framework of the National Culture Strategy and the Kingdom Vision 2030.