JEDDAH — On behalf of Prince Khaled bin Faisal, Deputy emir of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal attended the launch ceremony of the Prince Khaled bin Faisal Cultural Foundation in the presence of senior officials, princes, and cultural figures.In a statement marking the launch, Prince Khaled bin Faisal expressed appreciation to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support of Saudi Arabia’s cultural movement and intellectual sector.He said the foundation places strengthening national identity and promoting a moderate Saudi cultural model among its top priorities, while preserving the Kingdom’s values and heritage.Prince Khaled added that the foundation’s goals align with the objectives of Vision 2030 through supporting Arabic language, Saudi literature, arts, and cultural initiatives that contribute to building a distinguished national cultural future.Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees Prince Bandar bin Khaled bin Faisal said the foundation represents an extension of Prince Khaled’s long-standing belief that culture is a key pillar of development and that Saudi citizens are central to that vision.During the ceremony, the foundation unveiled its visual and audio identity and signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Culture, Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Foundation, and the Makkah Chamber of Commerce.The foundation will oversee a number of cultural initiatives, including the Arabic Poetry Academy, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Award for Arabic Poetry, Prince Khaled bin Faisal Digital Library, and the Prince Khaled bin Faisal Award for the Language of the Quran.The organization aims to support creativity, enrich Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, and strengthen dialogue and cultural exchange in line with the Kingdom’s cultural transformation goals.