Osaka, April (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 17 أبريل 2025ء) CDF will contribute to highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and flourishing cultural identity, shaped by Vision 2030. It aims to welcome global investment, foster cultural entrepreneurship, and encourage innovation, while showcasing the sector’s potential to contribute to sustainable development.
It will also organize a range of activities that spotlight investment opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. A key focus will be on cultural entrepreneurship and businesses as drivers of economic growth and social impact—particularly through the lens of the Year of Handicrafts initiative.
CDF will also take part in panel discussions and networking sessions alongside local and global experts, offering insights into the Kingdom’s diverse cultural landscape across its 16 cultural sectors. These sessions will introduce CDF’s tailored financial and enablement solutions to support cultural projects and businesses. Additionally, dedicated workshops will be held to familiarize participants with available support and highlight the Saudi cultural sector’s economic potential.
CDF CEO Majed Al-Hugail stated: "Our participation in Expo 2025 Osaka reflects our commitment to supporting and shaping a vibrant, sustainable cultural sector—one that fuels economic growth and attracts top-tier investment, both locally and globally. We are proud to feature the stories of CDF beneficiaries, who will share their creative journeys with Expo visitors as inspiring examples of Saudi cultural innovation. We continue to reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a leading force in the global cultural scene, ensuring our efforts are fully aligned with the broader cultural ecosystem. Looking ahead, we remain committed to the journey toward becoming a center of financial excellence in the cultural sector and a key contributor to the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030."
Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” Expo 2025 Osaka will bring together countries and global organizations to spark global conversations around innovation, sustainability, and resilience and share ideas and initiatives that address common challenges and shape a better future.
