Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage, Saint Lucia, 03 February 2026, Saint Lucia

Keynote speaker at the Nobel Laureate Wreath Laying Ceremony, Director of Studies for the School of Arts, Management and Humanities, Dr. Anthea Octave, has warned against an over-reliance on technology, urging Saint Lucians to safeguard human creativity and critical thinking in an increasingly digital world.

Frequency, 03 February 2026, Canada

As Toronto City Council considers its 2026 budget, the Budget Subcommittee heard deputations on January 20 from agencies and residents outlining priorities for the year ahead. Among them was Kelly Langgard, CEO and Director of the Toronto Arts Council (TAC) and Toronto Arts Foundation, who urged the City to continue treating arts and culture as essential civic infrastructure.

Al Arabiya, 03 February 2026, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has partnered with the Royal College of Art to support academic development at the Riyadh University of Arts, to develop local talent and strengthen global cultural exchange.

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 03 February 2026, Azerbaijan

Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Adil Karimli met with Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Azerbaijan Luca Di Gianfrancesco on February 3. Welcoming the Ambassador, Adil Karimli said that the long-standing strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Italy has created additional ground for successful cooperation in the field of culture.

World Economic Forum, 03 February 2026, Japan

Japan is strengthening cultural heritage protection through coordinated action by national and local governments, alongside communities. One visible indicator is the expansion of public investment. The Agency for Cultural Affairs’ budget increased to approximately JPY44.7 billion ($290 million in 2023), more than doubling to JPY106.2 billion ($689 million) in 2024, with a strong emphasis on conse…

FTI Consulting, 03 February 2026, International

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), in partnership with the World Governments Summit (“WGS”), today launched a new joint report, Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, offering governments and public sector leaders a strategic roadmap for harnessing the creative economy as a driver of national prosperity, innovation and global influence.