The launch of this portal, which is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, allows local and international suppliers to carry out seamless processes
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GCC luxury market soars 23 percent above pre-pandemic levels in 2021 and remains set to reach $11 billion by 2023
In Saudi Arabia, personal luxury has grown by 19 percent to $2.2 billion, driven by repatriation spend, female empowerment, boiling retail landscape, events and activities, and the e-commerce boom
Cirque du Soleil
Saudi Arabia signs deal for Cirque du Soleil shows, academy amid cultural push
Agreement could also see the entertainment group establish a regional Cirque du Soleil training academy and office in Saudi Arabia
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GCC creative industry
UAE set to finalise 10-year plan to boost cultural revenues
Minister of Culture and Youth says the ministry is in the final stages of preparing a long term strategy to increase GDP contribution
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Video: New digital debate project – literary conversations across borders
A new initiative to promote international cultural understanding through the power of books and words has been launched by the UAE Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy and the Emirates Literature Foundation.
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Omanis praise Jokha Alharthi for ‘historic’ Man Booker literature prize
Director general of Oman’s culture ministry, poet Saif al-Rahbi lead tributes to author Jokha Alharthi
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Saudi Arabia announces residency programme for international artists
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of culture has announced a number of initiatives designed to boost the kingdom’s cultural offerings