Thursday, October 3, 2024 Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, and Qatari Minister of Culture and Chairman of the committee, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, co-chaired the committee’s first official meeting on Monday, held at the Riyadh International Book Fair. The meeting marked a significant step in enhancing Saudi-Qatari relations in the fields of culture, tourism, and entertainment. The committee members discussed key achievements, ongoing objectives, and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering cooperation between the two nations.
The discussions centered on how both Saudi Arabia and Qatar can leverage their cultural and entertainment sectors to promote growth, in alignment with their respective national development strategies, Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. During the meeting, the committee adopted several important recommendations, including plans to: These initiatives aim to promote closer ties between the two countries, ensuring deeper integration and cooperation in key sectors. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue exploring new opportunities for collaboration, in line with the broader goals of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.
Following the meeting, Prince Badr and Sheikh Abdulrahman toured the Riyadh International Book Fair, where Qatar holds the prestigious position of g.
