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Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss Gaza crisis on sidelines of OIC meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday met with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein on the sidelines of an OIC meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday met with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein on the sidelines of an OIC meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Updated 25 August 2025

Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss Gaza crisis on sidelines of OIC meeting

Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss Gaza crisis on sidelines of OIC meeting

JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday met with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two sides discussed the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, reviewed Saudi-Iraqi relations, and exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza and efforts to address the humanitarian crisis.

Earlier on Monday during the OIC meeting, Prince Faisal said that Israel's continued violations in the enclave were undermining international efforts to achieve a two-state solution.


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

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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™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.