The Cultural Investment Conference 2025 in Riyadh, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to investing in the arts and culture. Over 100 speakers and 1,500 attendees discussed strategies for cultural investment as a means of economic growth. Key announcements included the launch of Riyadh University of the Arts and significant investments in cultural infrastructure totaling over SR81 billion. The conference featured discussions on culture's role in development, economic growth, and the signing of 89 agreements to support the creative economy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)