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 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced in a press release on Thursday the 5,000th patrol by Saudi Arabia's first women wildlife ranger unit.
Reserve development authority CEO Andrew Zaloumis stated that the women rangers' team is exploring new horizons one patrol at a time.

According to SPA, he emphasized that women's conservation teams are crucial, and noted that the reserve has focused on empowering women—who comprise 33% of the 183-strong team, well above the global average of less than 11%.
Zaloumis attributed the success to a female-led team within the reserve, from executive management to the socio-economic development unit, which collaborates with local women to build their capacity as conservation leaders.
Since their historic induction in 2022, these women have played a vital role in conserving the reserve's natural and cultural heritage while paving the way for women in Saudi Arabia to pursue careers in conservation.