RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture continues to receive requests for registration to take part in its Fashion Incubation Program.
The hackathon is designed to uncover, support and promote local creatives and entrepreneurs in the fashion sector.
Interested people have until Dec. 10 to register for the event through https://engage.moc.gov.sa/fashion_incubation.
The program’s first phase is a three-day virtual “fashion hackathon,” which, according to the ministry’s website, will see participants split into small groups to “solve some specific challenges in the field within a short period of time.” The winners will receive a five-day trip to Milan Fashion Week, while three runners-up will receive financial rewards and other prizes.
The second phase is a “boot camp” — a five-day virtual event focused on fashion and entrepreneurship that will help participants to develop their ideas, network, and receive support and guidance from regional and international fashion professionals.
The third phase — “Babysitter” is a longer-term incubator providing participants with the guidance and support necessary to “establish foundations and help them strengthen their product,” according to the site.
The ministry is organizing the event in partnership with several public and private sector companies and distinguished global brands.
Registration for Saudi fashion hackathon open until Dec. 10
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Registration for Saudi fashion hackathon open until Dec. 10
Saudi minister launches nationwide preventive health screening campaign
- Fahad AlJalajel announces 10 vital services
- Tests for blood pressure and many cancers
RIYADH: Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel recently launched the government’s Taakkad campaign across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The initiative, led by the Health Holding Co. and its affiliated clusters, provides 10 essential preventive tests to help diagnose and treat diseases proactively.
The launch coincided with AlJalajel’s inspection of the Taakkad Center in Riyadh, which offers periodic health screenings through an innovative drive-through model.
AlJalajel reviewed the preventive screening pathways and delivery mechanisms, designed to ensure speed, accuracy and high quality, reinforcing prevention before treatment and facilitating access to healthcare.
Taakkad services include checks and screening for blood pressure, obesity, colorectal cancer and breast cancer, the SPA reported.
The center highlights the Kingdom’s advanced and integrated preventive care, in line with the Health Sector Transformation Program to enhance service efficiency and accessibility, the SPA reported.
In a post on his X account, the minister wrote: “Today I had the pleasure of launching the Taakkad campaign at the Taakkad Center in Riyadh — the first step in a nationwide rollout.
“The program offers 10 essential preventive screenings through primary healthcare centers, bringing services closer to people and placing prevention at the heart of our health system, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.”
“I also met with a group of journalists and writers at the Riyadh center,” he added.
“We had a rich conversation about the value of preventive screenings, health awareness, the state of the sector, and how the media can help embed a prevention-first culture across society.”
