Training program targets Saudi entertainment entrepreneurs

The second Entertainment Business Accelerator will run from July 24 until the end of October. (Entertainment Business Accelerator)
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Updated 16 July 2023
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Training program targets Saudi entertainment entrepreneurs

  • The program will cater to entrepreneurs with emerging projects in the entertainment industry
  • The accelerator program involves three phases, beginning with registration, which closes on July 20

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has opened registration for the second Entertainment Business Accelerator, which will run from July 24 until the end of October.

The program will cater to entrepreneurs with emerging projects in the entertainment industry.

It will offer developmental benefits to many sectors in the entertainment industry such as technical solutions, support services, event organization, facility operations and development of artistic talents in the Kingdom.

The accelerator program involves three phases, beginning with registration, which closes on July 20. The second phase is a training camp from July 24 to July 26.

The third phase is the launch of the accelerator on Aug. 3, which will conclude at the end of October.

Selected trainees will be enrolled in a specialized training program instructed by a group of professionals in the entertainment sector.

According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency, the accelerator will include training camps, orientation sessions, consulting services and workshops to help increase the effectiveness of investment in the entertainment industry.

In the first launch, the authority saw the registration of 260 projects, of which 60 qualified for the initial interviews. In the next stage, 22 projects were nominated for presentation to the jury. The process concluded with the approval of 14 projects.

Those interested in taking part in the Entertainment Business Accelerator can register at ent.accelerator.sa.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.