Saudi Arabia has achieved significant success in combating COVID-19, having one of the most effective national responses to the virus and avoiding potentially vast loss of life. At the same time, in my role as the assistant Deputy Minister of Health for medical support, I must acknowledge that our health system could yet face a greater challenge.
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Arab News
March 26, 2021 02:34
JEDDAH: Twelve Arab projects have been selected for development at the Red Sea Lodge 2021, the Red Sea Film Festival announced on Thursday.
Six of the projects are from Saudi Arabia while the rest come from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Lebanon.
The 12 filmmaking teams will gather virtually four times, then come together in person in Jeddah for the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival. Half of the projects feature women in the roles of directors and producers.
The teams will pitch their vision to international production companies, with two lucky teams being granted $100,000 by an independent jury of experts. The winning movies will premiere at the festival, which is scheduled to take place in 2022.