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RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Makkah on Tuesday, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry reported.
During the meeting, Saudi-Iranian relations were discussed, as well as the latest developments in the region and efforts to achieve security and stability there.
Earlier, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson had said Araghchi would visit Saudi Arabia on his way back from Brazil to discuss the peace and security of the region.
RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has launched the “Entertainment Innovations” program to boost creativity and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector.
Aimed at empowering talent and entrepreneurs, the program helps develop solutions that enhance sector growth and global competitiveness, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Registration is now open for the program. More than 100 participants will form diverse teams supported by mentors and industry experts, the SPA added.
The program includes several phases: registration via the authority’s website, screening and team selection for a virtual bootcamp, and a three-day challenge culminating in final presentations before judges, where winners will be honored.
The program focuses on building business models, brand identity, prototypes, and go-to-market strategies, the SPA added.
It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals and foster collaboration among creators, investors, and experts.
The program targets three goals: promoting innovation in entertainment, attracting specialized talent in technology, design, and entrepreneurship, and expanding the pool of young creatives in the sector.
In total, SR300,000 ($80,000) in prizes and support packages worth more than $1 million will be awarded to the top three winners.
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