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Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event
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Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

Indian Cinemas to Spotlight Saudi Films in Landmark Event

The Saudi Film Commission has announced the upcoming launch of the "Saudi Film Nights" in India from January 31 to February 5, building on the success of previous showcases in Morocco, Australia, and China, with the aim of celebrating Saudi talent, highlighting Saudi cinematic creativity globally, and fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
The event will screen a selection of Saudi feature and short films, in addition to panel discussions with participating filmmakers and industry talents, SPA reported.
It will begin at the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai, with screenings continuing in Delhi and Hyderabad. It will bring together filmmakers, film critics, journalists, and cinema enthusiasts, providing a platform for dialogue and connection.
The event is part of the Film Commission's ongoing efforts to advance Saudi cinema, showcase national talents, and foster cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange between Saudi and international filmmakers, reinforcing the Kingdom's status as a leading global cinema destination.

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Saudi Ambassador Announces Launch of ‘Saudi Tours in Japan’

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Saudi Ambassador Announces Launch of ‘Saudi Tours in Japan’

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The Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Kingdom's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Dr. Ghazi Binzagr, participated in the final International Participants' Meeting, held from January 15 to 16 at the Himeji Culture and Convention Center.

During his participation, Binzagr announced that the construction of the Saudi Pavilion is 82 percent complete, with the entire front façade finished. The pavilion is scheduled to welcome visitors starting April 13 and will feature more than 700 activities and daily live shows. He also highlighted the pavilion's focus on enhancing the visitor experience and announced new campaigns encouraging the Japanese community to "Discover Saudi Arabia."
"The Kingdom is pleased to host visitors and invites them to embark on an interconnected journey of new discoveries. Through our pavilion, we will showcase the depth of our traditions and the remarkable transformations taking place in Saudi Arabia," said Binzagr. "The pavilion will present more than 700 events during Expo 2025 Osaka, including daily shows featuring fashion, music, and films, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore our rich heritage and ambitious future."
Binzagr also announced the launch of a national initiative titled Saudi Tours in Japan, aimed at enhancing cultural interaction between the two friendly nations. The tours will visit seven Japanese cities, starting in Osaka and continuing to Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo, concluding on March 9. These tours offer the Japanese public an immersive experience, introducing them to authentic Saudi hospitality and culture while encouraging them to visit the Saudi Pavilion when it opens on April 13 with the launch of World Expo 2025.