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Riyadh, – Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Fund, CDF today signed an agreement to establish the Kingdom’s first dedicated investment fund in the fashion sector, with a total capital of SAR 300 million. The announcement was made during the Cultural Investment Conference organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Audi Capital, a regional asset and wealth management firm operating in Saudi Arabia since 2006, announces today, at the inaugural Cultural Investment Conference in Riyadh, the launch of the CMA-regulated Audi Capital MENA Art Fund (the “Fund”), the first regulated art fund in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. Any subscription to this Fund remains open exclusively to Institutional and Qualified Clients in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Fund issued by Audi Capital on 15 September 2025. The Fund will primarily invest in modern and contemporary works from established and blue-chip artists from…
Riyadh, October 2 -2025: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with His Excellency Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The meeting focused on exploring avenues of cooperation between the two countries in multiple sectors. Held on the sidelines of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Technology Cooperation Forum, the discussion emphasized strengthening collaboration in the context of Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2025. The talks included exploring Saudi Arabia’s “One Million Saudis in AI” initiative for capacity building and agreeing on cooperation to achieve Pakistan’s target of training…
Manchester: A suspected terrorist attack at a Jewish place of worship in Manchester has left two people dead. The suspect was also killed by police gunfire. Reports indicate that a car drove into a crowd, leaving three people in critical condition. During the attack, a security guard was stabbed, prompting the police to call in the bomb disposal unit. Videos of police gunfire have gone viral on social media. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has convened an emergency COBRA meeting, and additional police forces have been deployed at synagogues across the country.
Riyadh, Octoberr 02, 2025: Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Fund (CDF), the CDF today signed an agreement to establish the second dedicated investment fund in the film sector with a total capital of SAR 375 million. The fund will be managed by BSF Capital, with CDF participating as an anchor investor. The announcement was made during the Cultural Investment Conference organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, under the patronage…
The 6th edition of the World ESG Summit was successfully held, bringing together experts, leaders, and organizations from Pakistan and around the world highlights Pakistan’s Positive Global Role included Adnan Rafique Ahmed as a moderator, Atiq Bajwa as a speaker and hosted by Javeria Asad. The summit focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, aiming to promote sustainable development, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen economies through innovation. The Pakistani delegation was represented by Adnan Rafique Ahmed who highlighted circular economy across manufacturing and retail – strategies for reducing waste, promoting sustainable sourcing and optimizing resource usage across industries though…
Riyadh, September 30, 2025 – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an Aramco initiative, participated as a strategic partner in the first-ever Cultural Investment Conference, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Hosted at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh on September 29–30, the event brought together global cultural leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore opportunities in the Kingdom’s growing cultural sector. During the event, Ithra signed two key Memorandums of Understanding – one with the Saudi Cinema Association, supporting the Kingdom’s growing film industry, including hosting the Saudi Film Festival…
September 30, 2025 – Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Cultural Assets Group has announced the launch of a private, closed-end investment fund dedicated to the cultural sector in Saudi Arabia, with a total capital of SAR 850 million, including SAR 200 million in financing from the Cultural Development Fund (CDF). The announcement was made during the Cultural Investment Conference 2025, held in Riyadh on September 29–30. The fund will invest across a diverse range of cultural fields, including visual arts, fashion and cultural retail, digital content and experience design, interactive media and production, and emerging technologies. It aims…
By Rana Azeem In Pakistan’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. At the forefront of this change stands Ijlal Jafri, the Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Martin Dow Group, one of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical conglomerates. During our conversation, Ijlal Jafri spoke passionately about the role of technology in shaping the future of business. “Our goal,” he explained, “is to make technology an enabler of innovation, not just an operational necessity. Every layer of our organization should feel empowered by the digital tools we provide.” With over 25 years of international experience, Ijlal Jafri brings…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – September 29, 2025: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA delivered a thrilling night of mixed martial arts in Riyadh, as the region’s top fighters battled for a place in the 2025 PFL MENA Finals, set for Friday, December 5 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. In the Main Event, Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa (9-1) needed only 21 seconds to secure a spectacular TKO over Egypt’s Ayman Galal (4-2) and punch his ticket back to the Welterweight Finals. Alaqraa, last season’s Welterweight runner-up, ended the contest with a crushing leg kick and will now face Morocco’s Badreddine Diani (10-3),…