General Commission for Audiovisual Media classifies media content as per KSA’s policies

The Kingdom is also studying the audiovisual landscape of Japan to design its national audiovisual policy. (Supplied)
Updated 05 November 2018
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General Commission for Audiovisual Media classifies media content as per KSA’s policies

  • Saudi Arabia is taking measures to boost cultural activities and to promote media production in the Kingdom

JEDDAH: The General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) has completely classified and licensed 254 items of media content during the third quarter of 2018, including 51 films, 116 electronic games, and 87 licensed games.
GCAM said in press statement that the aim of the content classification is to identify and specify the nature of the contents presented, as well as to clarify its relevance to the age groups in line with the values, social ethics and the media policy of the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia is taking measures to boost cultural activities and to promote media production in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom is also studying the audiovisual landscape of Japan to design its national audiovisual policy.
Recently, GCAM signed a memorandum of understanding with iflix Middle East and North Africa Company to boost Saudi media production.


Rwanda president receives Saudi deputy foreign minister

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame receives Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Kigali.
Updated 24 February 2026
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Rwanda president receives Saudi deputy foreign minister

  • Saudi-Rwandan cooperation relations and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields were discussed during the meeting

RIYADH: Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Kigali on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi-Rwandan cooperation relations and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields were discussed during the meeting. Regional and international developments and efforts made with regard to them were also reviewed. 

The minister conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the president, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of Rwanda.

In turn, Kagame sent his greetings to the Saudi leadership, and his wishes for further development and prosperity for the Kingdom, its leadership, and its people.