Omar al-Badwi

Omar al-Badwi
Varieties The film sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing an unprecedented stage of support and development. (The Cultural Development Fund)

Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR 300 Million for Investments in Film Industry

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) revealed a new investment program in the film sector at a value of 300 million Saudi riyals (about $80 million), and…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia Resumes Flights with Iraq

Saudi Arabia Resumes Flights with Iraq

Saudi Arabia received the first of two flights from Iraq, marking the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The Flynas flight, carrying…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Makkah’s Grand Mosque Welcomes a Million Worshippers Daily

Makkah’s Grand Mosque Welcomes a Million Worshippers Daily

The Grand Mosque in Makkah has been welcoming nearly a million Umrah pilgrims and worshippers daily since the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties Saudi Arabia Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste

Saudi Arabia Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste

Saudi Arabia launched an awareness campaign to encourage people to be more frugal during the holy month of Ramadan and reduce wastefulness. The National…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties Saudi Culture Ministry Introduces Three New Fonts to Celebrate Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Culture Ministry Introduces Three New Fonts to Celebrate Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture on Monday launched an initiative creating three new Saudi fonts in celebration of the Arabic language. In a statement, it…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia Supports Film Sector with $234.4 Million

Saudi Arabia Supports Film Sector with $234.4 Million

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) launched a $234.4 million program to finance the film sector in the Kingdom. The program aims to support the film…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 21 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Riyadh to Bring Together Cultural Organizations for 1st Time in 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Saudi capital is prepping for a global conference that brings together the best international organizations specializing in…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia new Media Minister Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary.

Salman Al-Dossary: From a Prestigious Career in Journalism to Saudi Media Minister

Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary was named Saudi Media Minister in a Royal Order by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Sunday. Al…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)