Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Media is partnering with the General Entertainment Authority to launch the "Global Harmony 2" initiative on Sunday.

The Ministry of Media to host the second edition of the events dedicated to expatriates of Indian nationality in the Kingdom within the Riyadh Season. The events include cultural, artistic, and folkloric activities and performances, with participation from prominent Indian media outlets.

The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Media in 2024, aimed to highlight the lives of expatriates in the Kingdom across all aspects, including their professional and family lives, their social and recreational activities, their contribution to the Kingdom's economy, and their success stories. This initiative is part of the Quality of Life Program, directly supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The initiative seeks to showcase the diversity and richness of expatriates’ different cultures, their successful integration and harmony with Saudi society, and the ongoing efforts by both the public and private sectors to improve the quality of life in Saudi cities.

The overall initiative, a partnership between the Ministry of Media, the General Entertainment Authority, and the Quality of Life Program, will feature events showcasing 14 different cultures. These cultures represent India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, Yemen, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

The initiative highlights include concerts, traveling performances, family-friendly cultural and entertainment activities, traditional foods, and a variety of handicrafts. Citizens and residents of various nationalities will attend, and prominent media outlets from these represented countries will be present.