Saudi Arabia's New University of Arts to Open in 2026 with Deutsche Bank Partnership
Saudi Arabia is set to establish the Riyadh University of Arts, scheduled to open in 2026. The university will offer courses in film, performing arts, and theater, with a partnership secured with Deutsche Bank for training programs and cultural exchanges. This development comes amidst a wave of cultural investments, with over 5 billion Saudi riyals (approx. $1.3 billion) committed at the first Cultural Investment Conference.
The Riyadh University of Arts, slated to open in 2026, will provide a platform for artistic education in the kingdom. While the leadership of the university remains undisclosed, its curriculum will focus on film, performing arts, and theater. In a significant boost to these initiatives, Deutsche Bank has partnered with the university, offering mentorship, training programs, and cultural delegations.
At the inaugural Cultural Investment Conference, Saudi Arabia announced a substantial investment in culture. Worth over 5 billion Saudi riyals (approx. $1.3 billion), these funds will support various cultural projects. Additionally, an agreement was struck between the Ministry of Culture and the Royal Commission for AlUla to invest in cultural infrastructure in the historic city of AlUla.
The establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, backed by international partnerships and significant investment, signals a new era for the arts in Saudi Arabia. With a focus on education and infrastructure, these developments aim to foster a thriving cultural scene in the kingdom.
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