Under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Ministry of Culture will organize the inaugural Cultural Investment Conference from September 29 to 30 at the King Fahd Cultural Centre in Riyadh.

The event aims to bring together global leaders in investment, public policy, and culture to explore the potential of cultural investment in driving economic growth and social development.

Prince Bader bin Abdullah, Minister of Culture, expressed gratitude to the Crown Prince for his support and leadership, highlighting Saudi Arabia's commitment to inclusive growth through cultural investment.

The conference will showcase the role of culture as a driver of economic diversification, innovation, and international cooperation.

It will analyze investment opportunities across emerging markets worldwide and explore new partnerships and funding mechanisms.

The two-day event will feature insights from prominent figures in the cultural investment space and roundtable discussions on the evolving role of culture in economic planning and national identity.

Attendees will have opportunities for networking, shaping international policy, and forging collaborations to create a prosperous future.

With 38 panels and over 100 speakers, the conference aims to advance the ministry's efforts in creating a sustainable cultural market that supports the national economy and empowers creators and consumers alike.