Arab News, Monday, Aug 23, 2021 | Muharram 15, 1443
Deal signed to empower Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah community
Saudi Arabia:
The Diriyah Gate Development
Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Social Development
Bank to achieve social development and community services for the people of
Diriyah, as well as promote cooperation in charity work.
Diriyah Gate CEO Jerry Inzerillo said that the
agreement covers several initiatives and projects aiming to empower the Diriyah
community through the SDB — the leading authority in enabling social development
tools in the Kingdom.
He said that the agreement will cover the
activation of date souqs, hospitality programs, scouts and community
ambassadors, as well as two markets for Diriyah farmers and the wider community.
The deal also involves training programs that enable Saudi youth to develop
their businesses.
SDB CEO Ibrahim Al-Rashid said that the deal will
promote sharing, exchanging and cooperating in research to achieve common
objectives. The SDB is seeking to support Diriyah entrepreneurs through a
package of initiatives, programs and projects, he added.
The agreement comes within measures developed by
the DGDA to develop a community through an integrated ecosystem of
environmental, economic and social programs that promote sustainable
development.
The SDB is also seeking to build sustainable
programs to develop local communities and provide support for the nonprofit
sector. It has launched 12 incubator programs to serve entrepreneurs and
microbusinesses across several industries.
The Diriyah community looks to highlight the
heritage and history of the ancient city, including its architecture, culture
and art.