Saudi Culture Ministry Signs Agreement with Saudi Downtown Company to Boost Cultural Cooperation
The Saudi Ministry of Culture has signed an agreement with the Saudi Downtown Company to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The agreement focuses on several key areas, including inventorying and documenting cultural heritage, sharing data, studies, and statistics, and establishing a solid financial framework to encourage public and private sector support for cultural initiatives.
These initiatives aim to empower and develop cultural professions and assets, utilize underused resources to improve access to cultural sectors across regions, and incorporate cultural assets into the master plans for Saudi Downtown Company development projects.
Deputy Minister for National Partnerships and Development at the Ministry of Culture Noha Kattan signed the agreement, along with Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Downtown Company Eng. Fahad Al-Hammad.
Among the agreement's key provisions is the adoption of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism as a guiding reference for the company's projects. It also calls for participation in cultural awareness events and initiatives, the creation of investment opportunities for cultural assets in downtown areas, and the development of cultural talents and capabilities.
This partnership reflects the Ministry of Culture's continued efforts, in collaboration with various government, private, and non-profit entities, to celebrate the diversity of local cultures, preserve the Kingdom's national heritage, promote cultural projects and professions, foster artistic programming, and create a vibrant cultural environment that supports education and exploration.
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