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Broadcast Pro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Manga Productions partners with SEGA to bring Sonic franchise to MENA
The game debuts with a record 23 characters, with more to be added through ongoing post-launch updates. Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has announced a strategic publishing and distribution agreement with Japanese gaming powerhouse SEGA to bring the Sonic franchise to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The collaboration will see Manga Productions publish SEGA's kart racing title Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in the region. In a statement, the company emphasised that the partnership aims to not only localise and promote the game for regional gamers but also to involve Saudi talent in the publishing and marketing process, supporting the growth of the Kingdom's creative industries. Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said: 'Manga Productions has built strategic partnerships that support the creative content industry in Saudi Arabia and the region. Our collaboration with SEGA brings Sonic Racing: Crossworlds to MENA audiences.' Developed by SEGA's arcade racing team, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds features a gameplay twist where tracks shift into mysterious, unpredictable worlds during the second lap of each race. The title will launch with a record-breaking roster of 23 characters, including iconic guest appearances from characters such as Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5 Royal, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, as well as crossover entries from Minecraft and SpongeBob SquarePants. More characters will be added in future updates. The game offers extensive customisation through over 70 'Gadgets' that allow players to tailor their racing strategies with skills and advantages. It also supports cross-play functionality, enabling up to 12 players to compete online in various multiplayer modes.
Broadcast Pro
21-07-2025
- Science
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi Space Agency announces return of Arab students' experiments from ISS
The mission featured ten diverse student-led experiments, including scientific research and creative artistic endeavours submitted by students from Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations. The Saudi Space Agency has announced the successful completion and safe return to Earth of a series of microgravity experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by student winners from Saudi Arabia and various Arab countries. These projects were part of the Madak Space competition, marking a significant step in Arab youth participation in space exploration. The experiments returned following the conclusion of the AX-4 mission, which carried them into orbit. Organised in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) and the Misk-affiliated Science Discovery and Innovation Centre (Ilmi), the initiative aimed to empower youth across the Kingdom and the Arab region. The competition encouraged young participants to explore the intersection of science, engineering, and the arts in space, fostering a deeper connection between Arab creativity and the future of space research. A total of ten diverse experiments, ranging from scientific research to creative art projects, were selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by local and international experts. The submissions were assessed for their originality, feasibility in a space environment, and potential to inspire both scientific inquiry and artistic innovation. The experiments were carried out onboard the ISS by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, with direct supervision from Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi and support from the Saudi Space Agencys scientific teams. As the first initiative of its kind in the Arab world, Madak Space opened doors for student involvement in the space sector across three key tracks: arts, plants, and engineering. In addition to offering hands-on learning experiences, the program helped build scientific capacity and technological skills among youth in the region. This milestone project represents a broader vision to cultivate the next generation of researchers, innovators, and space explorers in Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world.
Gulf Insider
26-06-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Announces Launch Of 10 Winning Student Experiments To International Space Station
The Saudi Space Agency announced the launch of 10 winning student entries in the Space Madak competition to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch was part of an international mission that was lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States, on Wednesday morning. The initiative embodies Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting scientific innovation and empowering promising talent in the fields of space science with encouraging outstanding students to explore space science and innovation. The mission included sending 10 scientific experiments designed by students from Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world as part of the Space Madak competition, initiated by the Saudi Space Agency in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) and the Ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Center. The competition aims to support those students who are interested in space science and technology as well as to encourage them to transform their ideas into practical scientific applications in the microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station. The competition saw widespread participation of students from across the Arab world, with over 80,000 registered participants in the age group between 6 and 18. There were three categories for the competition: Art: 'Bezel of inspiration,' open to students with ages ranging between 6 and 11; Agriculture: 'Bezel of growth,' open to ages between 12 and 14 and Engineering: 'Bezel of innovation,' open to ages between 15 and 18. It was announced earlier that winning submissions will receive an exceptional opportunity to be sent to the International Space Station. Moreover, the competition also offers cash prizes up to SR500,000. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first female Saudi astronaut, is the supervisor of the competition. During the launch of the competition in February 2024, she said that the competition was bound to expand the horizons of ambitious young minds and fuel their creativity. This achievement comes as part of the Saudi Space Agency's efforts to enhance the Kingdom's presence in international space programs and provide a stimulating environment that contributes to supporting the knowledge economy, in line with the goals of Vision 2030 to prepare a capable generation that can effectively contribute to the future of the space sector.
Saudi Gazette
25-06-2025
- Science
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia announces launch of 10 winning student experiments to International Space Station
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency announced the launch of 10 winning student entries in the Space Madak competition to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch was part of an international mission that was lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States, on Wednesday morning. The initiative embodies Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting scientific innovation and empowering promising talent in the fields of space science with encouraging outstanding students to explore space science and innovation. The mission included sending 10 scientific experiments designed by students from Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world as part of the Space Madak competition, initiated by the Saudi Space Agency in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) and the Ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Center. The competition aims to support those students who are interested in space science and technology as well as to encourage them to transform their ideas into practical scientific applications in the microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station. The competition saw widespread participation of students from across the Arab world, with over 80,000 registered participants in the age group between 6 and 18. There were three categories for the competition: Art: "Bezel of inspiration," open to students with ages ranging between 6 and 11; Agriculture: "Bezel of growth," open to ages between 12 and 14 and Engineering: "Bezel of innovation," open to ages between 15 and 18. It was announced earlier that winning submissions will receive an exceptional opportunity to be sent to the International Space Station . Moreover, the competition also offers cash prizes up to SR500,000. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first female Saudi astronaut, is the supervisor of the competition. During the launch of the competition in February 2024, she said that the competition was bound to expand the horizons of ambitious young minds and fuel their creativity. This achievement comes as part of the Saudi Space Agency's efforts to enhance the Kingdom's presence in international space programs and provide a stimulating environment that contributes to supporting the knowledge economy, in line with the goals of Vision 2030 to prepare a capable generation that can effectively contribute to the future of the space sector.
Saudi Gazette
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Misk Art Institute selects Latifa Al Bokhari and Madhawi Al Gwaiz for Italy residency
RIYADH — Misk Art Institute, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has announced the selection of Latifa Al Bokhari and Madhawi Al Gwaiz to participate in its 2025 Milan residency program, held in collaboration with Casa degli Artisti. The program, which runs from May 5 to July 4, is part of Misk Art Institute's broader mission to support emerging and mid-career Saudi artists across a range of visual disciplines, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and video art. Chosen from a large pool of applicants through a competitive selection process led by experts in contemporary art, Al Bokhari and Al Gwaiz were recognized for their artistic originality and their potential to benefit from and contribute to the international creative exchange. The Milan residency provides artists with curatorial and technical support, studio space, workshops, mentorship, and exposure to Italy's dynamic art scene. The program also includes visits to galleries and artist studios, cultural excursions across Europe, and concludes with an open studio presentation. The residency forms part of Misk Art Institute's International Residencies initiative, aimed at fostering cross-cultural dialogue, artistic experimentation, and global opportunities for Saudi creatives.
