Saudi FM meets UN chief on UNGA sidelines

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Friday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Friday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. (SPA)
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Updated 27 September 2025
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Saudi FM meets UN chief on UNGA sidelines

Saudi FM meets UN chief on UNGA sidelines
  • Their talks focused on strengthening cooperation between the Kingdom and the UN

NEW YORK: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Saturday on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

Their talks focused on strengthening cooperation between the Kingdom and the UN, with both sides stressing the importance of bolstering multilateral action to confront accelerating global challenges, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

They also discussed international mechanisms to address humanitarian crises and regional conflicts, as well as ways to enhance the UN’s role as a comprehensive platform supporting just causes and helping peoples worldwide achieve security, stability and prosperity, SPA added.

The meeting was attended by senior Saudi officials, including Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Wasil, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the UN.


Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation

Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation
Updated 05 November 2025
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Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation

Saudi entertainment authority launches new program to spark creativity and innovation
  • It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals

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.