The Ministry of Culture launched the Non-Profit Cultural Sector Forum today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The forum aims to create a space for dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of experiences.

It focuses on improving the institutional and financial readiness of non-profit organizations, developing sustainable operating models, strengthening governance, and measuring impact. These efforts aim to support the growth of the sector, expand its cultural and social impact, and strengthen its role as an active development partner within Saudi Arabia’s cultural system.

The forum will continue for two days at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, with the participation of 1,500 attendees and 40 speakers.

The two-day program includes several discussion sessions covering topics such as:

• Culture as soft power: redefining the role of the non-profit sector in shaping the future

• Culture as a force for building communities: how non-profit organizations can create a shared human future

• The non-profit cultural sector: from growth to creating impact

• Achieving cultural impact: from planning to sustainability

• Reviving cultural heritage: how can non-profit organizations make a difference?

• Financial sustainability: from traditional support to innovative models

• Impact without limits: the role of organizations and initiatives in building communities

• Cultural cooperatives: a sustainable model for supporting creativity and increasing cultural impact

• Innovative opportunities and pathways for cultural funding

• Towards effective and sustainable integration: the role of non-profit organizations in the cultural value chain

• International cooperation as a bridge for cultural empowerment

• Enablers and opportunities: the Ministry of Culture’s support for developing the non-profit cultural sector

• Creating greater impact: how can organizations improve their institutional capabilities?

• The role of social responsibility in developing the non-profit sector

A film titled “Achievements of the Non-Profit Cultural Sector” will also be shown.

The forum will conclude with a speech by Minister of Culture, His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, followed by the announcement of recommendations and the closing ceremony.

The forum aims to strengthen cooperation between organizations involved in the non-profit cultural sector, share knowledge, and benefit from the best local and international practices. It also aims to increase awareness of the sector’s programs and services, encourage individuals and donors to participate, highlight inspiring opportunities and experiences, and improve the institutional and financial readiness of non-profit cultural organizations.

The forum targets a wide range of stakeholders to promote cooperation, exchange experiences, and support the sustainable development of the non-profit cultural sector. These include:

• Decision-makers

• Intellectuals and cultural enthusiasts

• Donors and supporters

• Volunteers and non-profit sector leaders

• Government organizations

• Non-profit institutions

• Professional cultural associations

• Non-profit associations

• Hobby clubs and cooperative