Saudi Film Commission Participates in Venice Film Festival

A festival goer views the festival's logo at Lido di Venezia in Venice, Italy, on the eve of the opening of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 30, 2022. (AFP)
A festival goer views the festival's logo at Lido di Venezia in Venice, Italy, on the eve of the opening of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 30, 2022. (AFP)
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Saudi Film Commission Participates in Venice Film Festival

A festival goer views the festival's logo at Lido di Venezia in Venice, Italy, on the eve of the opening of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 30, 2022. (AFP)
A festival goer views the festival's logo at Lido di Venezia in Venice, Italy, on the eve of the opening of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Aug. 30, 2022. (AFP)

The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 79th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Thursday.

The 11-day event draws together films makers from around the world.

The Film Commission, through its participation in the event, aims to consolidate its presence in international forums, and intensify its relations with filmmakers in the world through dialogue sessions and bilateral meetings, SPA said.

It also aims to promote the incentives program implemented by the Commission to attract and encourage international film productions to film in the Kingdom, it said.

The Commission is set to showcase the benefits of the program to international filmmakers and film producers, and will highlight the film industry in the Kingdom and its support for Saudi talents.



Saudi Environment Ministry Unveils Plans to Build Coffee City in Al-Baha Region

The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees - SPA
The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees - SPA
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Saudi Environment Ministry Unveils Plans to Build Coffee City in Al-Baha Region

The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees - SPA
The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees - SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced an investment opportunity to establish a coffee city in Qalwah Governorate, Al-Baha Region.

The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees to at least 300,000, aligning with the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, SPA reported.
The ministry has identified the area for the city to be approximately 5,545,744 square meters.

Interested parties can submit their bids through the Furas platform.

The deadline for submitting bids is September 9, 2024, and bids will be reviewed on September 10, 2024.