Saudi Press Agency, 27 September 2025, Saudi Arabia

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the first edition of the Cultural Investment Conference 2025 will kick off on Monday. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the two-day conference will take place at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, with the participation of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdu…

European Commission, 26 September 2025, International

The European Union (EU) Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026 starts by acknowledging that ‘culture is an infinite source of inspiration and innovation, a reflection of humanity and aesthetics, our shared language and heritage, and a fundamental part of our identities and communities’. Mandated by the Work Plan, the Open Method for Coordination Group for Culture and Health began its work in February 20…

BusinessToday, 26 September 2025, Malaysia

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR/KESUMA) has introduced the Gig Workers Bill 2025, aimed at extending legal rights and protection to workers in the arts, creative and cultural industries.

Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom, 25 September 2025, United Kingdom

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment will turn a former ITV Studio into a thriving creative industries hub, which is set to create 4000 new jobs in a major boost for the government's modern Industrial Strategy.

Broadcast Media Africa, 25 September 2025, Nigeria

This collaboration, officially launched in Lagos, aims to connect African creatives with essential resources, including investors, policymakers, development agencies, and international industry leaders. It will help bridge the gap between local talent and the global marketplace.

Music in Africa, 25 September 2025, Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Music Union (ZIMU), in collaboration with the INTWASA Arts Festival, hosted its first-ever Gender at Work Conference in Bulawayo on 25 September. Held at the Bulawayo Club, the event brought together more than 100 creatives from music, theatre, film, and other disciplines to reflect on gender dynamics in the arts sector.