Honor supports emerging talent with KSU art competition

KSU President Professor Dr. Badran bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar awarded the winners.
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Updated 08 October 2023
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Honor supports emerging talent with KSU art competition

Honor has yet again affirmed its long-standing commitment to community engagement and its strong support for emerging talents and artistic initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The global technology company consistently goes beyond business objectives to invest in initiatives that foster creativity and cultural enrichment in the Kingdom. 

This year, Honor sponsored the “We Dream and Achieve” art competition at King Saud University, with an aim to empower youth and foster creativity. This event, organized for KSU students, featured two categories. 

The first category involved capturing images using either a smartphone camera or a professional camera, while the second category centered around creating paintings. Following the submissions, an evaluation committee selected three winners from each category, resulting in a total of six winners. 

“At Honor, we are committed to supporting the arts and new talents. We believe that art is a powerful tool for self-expression and communication, and we are proud to collaborate with King Saud University with the ‘We Dream and Achieve’ art competition. We are impressed by the creativity and talent of KSU students, and we congratulate the winners on their achievements,” said Jerry Liao, country manager, Honor Saudi Arabia.

The competition was held under the leadership of KSU President Professor Dr. Badran bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar and was part of the university’s celebration of the 93rd Saudi National Day. The event also included an art exhibition showcasing work from university students and staff, including special paintings drawn in braille. At the end of the event, Al-Omar awarded the winners of the art competition.

“This partnership exemplifies Honor’s dedication to fostering creative expression and cultural enrichment, showcasing the brand’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the flourishing arts scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the company said.


25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

Updated 27 December 2025
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25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond. 

The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.

Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts. 

The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies. 

The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment. 

The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development. 

The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored. 

It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track. 

In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.

As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs. 

This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.

The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. 

The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.