MBC GROUP's Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim honored with prestigious Cultural Institutions Award (For-Profit)

Posted on 2024 Sep,15

Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, Chairman of MBC GROUP, has been honored with the prestigious Cultural Institutions Award (For-Profit) at the National Cultural Awards 2024.

The event – held under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – recently took place in Riyadh’s King Fahad Cultural Center.

Upon acceptance of the award, Al Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Ministry of Culture, led by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Culture.

MBC GROUP’s Chairman stated: “I am deeply proud, honoured, and inspired by this recognition from the Ministry of Culture in my beloved homeland. It is a tremendous source of pride that this award acknowledges the contributions of MBC GROUP to the cultural renaissance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab world over the past 33 years. It also highlights the significance of our role in shaping the region’s creative landscape and stands as a true testament to the collective dedication and tireless efforts of all my wonderful colleagues at MBC GROUP throughout the decades.”

Al Ibrahim continued: “This award is not just a major milestone for us; it is a responsibility. It inspires us to continue to push forward, and to elevate our achievements, success, and leadership. As we look to the future, we are wholly committed to advancing with clear, strategic steps that focus on diversifying income streams and investing in knowledge-driven economies. Along this journey, I promise that we will continue to realise our vision by empowering the next generation of Saudi talents across all sectors, ensuring that our message of innovation and cultural leadership resonates both locally and globally.”

He concluded: “To everyone who has placed their trust in MBC GROUP, I assure you that we remain committed to sharing the diverse and inspiring stories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both regionally and globally. We will continue to deliver the best standards in media to audiences far and wide. The wonderful transformation our nation is experiencing today – thanks to Vision 2030 and the brilliant visionary leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (may Allah protect him), and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – is a positive beacon of inspiration for the world.”

Now in its fourth edition, the National Cultural Awards celebrates the cultural achievements and artistic talent of individuals, groups, and institutions across several cultural sectors. Per the Ministry of Culture, it aims to promote distinguished cultural content and production, as well as to support the winners by sponsoring their cultural production, celebrating it in the media and community, and providing them the opportunity to represent one of the cultural sectors in events and occasions held domestically and internationally.

The National Cultural Awards stems from the pillars of the National Strategy for Culture of creating and cultivating creativity and community participation, increasing culture for economic growth, national pride, and global exchange, and supporting the realisation of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

The Cultural Institutions Award (For-Profit) is granted to private sector institutions that contribute towards promoting and developing the national cultural scene.