Commenting on the partnership, Al-Khateeb said, вЂњWe are honored to sign this MoU with the Ministry of Culture covering various aspects of DiriyahвЂ™s development. We will continue to work with our partners at DGDA to meet the objectives of this MoU with a plethora of cultural and heritage events, activities, and megaprojects in the pipeline aimed at attracting investment and achieving short and long-term sustainability,вЂќ the Prince pointed out. Our agreement with DGDA reflects our shared commitment to preserving the unique history of Diriyah and creating opportunities to promote and celebrate this national treasure.вЂќ вЂњThis would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our leadership, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

He added, вЂњToday, we enter the next stage of development where we add value to this precious historic site while protecting the cultural heritage and identity of its people.

Partnerships such as these are fundamental to our collective mission to support the development and preservation of the cultural ecosystem here in Saudi Arabia,вЂќ Prince Badr said. вЂњWe are delighted to sign this MoU with Diriyah Gate Development Authority a clear attestation to the synergies and strong collaboration between our two teams. The agreement will also include the provision to jointly implement cultural and heritage initiatives and develop educational assets within the Diriyah Gate master plan, including academies for creative writing, performing arts, music, architecture, Arabic calligraphy, culinary traditions, in addition to a museum for digital art as well as a contemporary art museum. The MoU was signed by Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan and Ahmed Al Khateeb, secretary-general and member of DGDAвЂ™s Board of Directors. The Memorandum covers a detailed agenda encompassing the coordination, development, and implementation of projects, initiatives, and events in the cultural sector.

RIYADH - The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), marking another milestone and strengthening the collaboration between MoC and its affiliated commissions and DGDA.

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