Arab News, Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021 | Jumada Al-Uola 21, 1443
Saudia, Ithra sign agreement to reach new cultural heights
Saudi Arabia:
Saudia and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) have signed a
strategic cooperation agreement at the head office of the Prince Sultan Aviation
Academy in Jeddah.
This deal will enhance work between the two
bodies, which includes Ithra’s consultancy contribution in developing
interactive experiences for an upcoming exhibition on “The Journey of Saudia,”
as well as the history of aviation in the Kingdom.
The agreement was signed by Saudia’s Group Chief
Marketing Officer Khaled bin Abdulgader Tash and Saudi Aramco’s head of public
affairs, Talal Al-Marri. It encompasses various projects that contribute to
enriching cultural and knowledge content.
Special holiday packages will be designed to
promote creative tourism, while also promoting Ithra’s role as a cultural
destination by including its content in the entertainment programs provided
on-board and by displaying Ithra’s logo on one of Saudia’s planes.
“The signing of this agreement is a living example
of integration and cooperation, as it brings together the Kingdom’s national
carrier and one of the most prominent international cultural centers. As for the
content and areas of cooperation, they aim to exchange expertise and benefit, in
the best way possible, from the technical and human capabilities to highlight
all the efforts and expand their scope,” Tash said.
He added that “this is undoubtedly a perfect
opportunity to invest in this partnership with Ithra as a consultant, especially
that this center excelled in showcasing the history of energy production.
Furthermore, the remaining fields of cooperation will provide adequate
opportunities to introduce the latest services and products to the different
segments of society.”
Al-Marri said that the partnership “widens the
circle of those benefiting from the center’s qualitative programs. It also
presents additional opportunities to those wishing to discover the vast worlds
Ithra provides to creative people. We always seek to find various opportunities
to enrich the content, inspire the minds and create new and inspiring
experiences.
“This partnership contributes to supporting
national cultural tourism and enabling the sectors of culture, knowledge and
entertainment.”