Assistant Minister Rakan Bin Ibrahim Al-Touq Participates In Arab Culture Ministers Conference In Morocco

Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq represented Saudi Arabia at the 24th Arab Culture Ministers Conference. The event, hosted by Morocco and organised by ALECSO, focused on "Cultural Industries and the Challenges of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence". Al-Touq expressed gratitude to Morocco for its hospitality and acknowledged the participants' contributions to discussions on cultural industries, digital transformation, and AI.

The conference saw the ceremonial transfer of the presidency from Saudi Arabia to Morocco. Delegation heads shared their insights and discussed the agenda. Key topics included a strategic plan for cultural industries in Arab countries, summaries from the Permanent Committee for Arab Culture, recommendations adoption, and planning for the next session.

Al-Touq highlighted Saudi Arabia's dedication to protecting cultural heritage at both Arab and Islamic levels. He stressed the importance of creating an environment that supports joint efforts to safeguard cultural heritage. This commitment aligns with global cultural goals and promotes cooperation among relevant organisations.

He stated: "The Kingdom takes pride in its role in protecting and preserving cultural heritage at the Arab and Islamic levels, believing in the necessity of creating an enabling environment that supports joint efforts to safeguard cultural heritage and achieve global cultural goals promoting cooperation among relevant organizations."

The Assistant Minister emphasised collective efforts to tackle digital transformation challenges while advancing culture's role in sustainable development. He noted the importance of preserving shared values and celebrating cultural heritage amidst technological changes.

Saudi Arabia appreciates the conference's work towards advancing strategic objectives for developing cultural industries in Arab countries. Al-Touq underscored the need for collaboration in addressing digital transformation challenges while maintaining progress in establishing culture’s role in sustainable development.

The conference also reviewed summaries from the Permanent Committee for Arab Culture's work. Recommendations were adopted, and plans were made for determining the timing and location of the 25th session. These discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation among Arab nations in cultural matters.

The event served as a platform for exchanging ideas on how to navigate digital transformation challenges while fostering growth in cultural industries. Participants explored ways to integrate artificial intelligence into these sectors without compromising cultural values.

In closing, Al-Touq reiterated Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for Morocco's hospitality and ALECSO's organisation of this significant event. The conference highlighted collective efforts needed to address digital transformation challenges while promoting culture’s role in sustainable development.

With inputs from SPA