https://arab.news/5j2xt
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia's forgien minister Faisal bin Farhan arrived in New York city reported state news agency SPA on Saturday.
The minister is set to lead the Kingdom's delegation at the United Nation's 80th session general assembly.
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.
