Riyadh: The Ministry of Culture signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC) during the Cultural Investment Forum held at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in cultural fields and enhance Jeddah's position as a vibrant cultural hub that reflects the diversity and rich history of Saudi culture. Moreover, the MoU covers several areas aimed at developing the cultural sector and strengthening its role in development projects and initiatives.
These include strategic planning, developing concepts for the use and programming of cultural assets to reflect the region's cultural diversity, encouraging and facilitating participation of public and private sector stakeholders in supporting cultural projects, empowering creative professions, and developing innovative cultural assets that expand access to culture across different segments of society.