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RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and the Ministry of Culture signed a cooperation agreement to enhance the organization, support, and sustainability of the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural sector.
The agreement was signed by ZATCA Governor Suhail Abanmi and Deputy Minister of Culture Hamed Fayez during the Cultural Investment Forum 2025, held at the King Fahad Cultural Center.
Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event will see the participation of more than 1,500 attendees and over 150 speakers of its two days.
Since the launch of Vision 2030, the cultural sector鈥檚 contribution to GDP has reached 1.6 percent, with the number of workers increasing to 234,000 and financial support approaching $2 billion in 2024. Infrastructure investment in the sector has surpassed SR81 billion.
This first-of-its-kind forum in 黑料社区 aims to position the Kingdom as a leading global destination for cultural investment.
The event also promotes culture as an attractive investment opportunity by presenting new funding models, forming strategic partnerships, and highlighting the role of cultural capital in driving inclusive and sustainable growth.