[Riyadh, KSA, July 9, 2024] – Anghami (NASDAQ: ANGH), the leading music and entertainment audio streaming platform, is proud to announce its role as the lead music partner for the second edition of the Cultural Talent Tournament (CTT), a prestigious national competition organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The tournament, running from January to July 2024, aims to celebrate and nurture cultural talents across the Kingdom, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
After the remarkable success of its first edition, the Cultural Talent Tournament has become a go-to destination for emerging talents in various artistic fields. With Anghami as the official Music Partner, the platform reinforces its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s vision of fostering creativity and excellence among the youth and students.
Ahmed Alrasheed, Managing Director at Anghami Saudi, expressed the platform’s enthusiasm for partnering with the Ministry of Culture: “Anghami prides itself on consistently supporting the Kingdom’s vision in discovering and developing talents in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. The upcoming step continues to emphasize our belief in the ability of future generations to create and excel. This partnership is not new for Anghami, as we have previously collaborated with the Ministry of Culture on various talent discovery programs, including Sound of Saudi and MOJA.”
Noha Kattan, Deputy Minister for National Partnerships & Development at the Ministry of Culture, highlighted the significance of the Cultural Talents Tournament: “We are proud to launch the second edition of the Cultural Talents Tournament, a national competition that garnered immense success in its first edition. With 247,000 entries and prizes worth more than 5 million SAR, the first edition showcased the incredible creativity of male and female students. We aspire to achieve unprecedented success in the second edition, encouraging and empowering talents at the Kingdom level.”
Today, Anghami anticipates the next step in supporting talent growth in the Kingdom through this strategic partnership. The tournament’s unique tagline, “Every talented student is wanted”, motivates people to take the first step on the path to success, and invites all aspiring talents to participate.
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About Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH):
Anghami is the leading multi-media technology streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of exclusive premium video, music, podcasts, live entertainment, audio services, and more. Since its launch in 2012, Anghami has led the way as the first music streaming platform to digitize MENA’s music catalog, reshaping the region’s entertainment landscape. In a strategic move in April 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, a leading video streaming platform, forming a digital entertainment powerhouse. This pivotal transaction strengthened Anghami’s position as a go-to destination, boasting an extensive library of over 18,000 hours of premium video, including exclusive HBO content, alongside 100+ million Arabic and International songs and podcasts. With a user base exceeding 120 million registered users and 2.5 million paid subscribers, Anghami has partnered with 47 telcos across MENA, facilitating customer acquisition and subscription payment, in addition to establishing relationships with major film studios, entertainment giants, and music labels, both regional and international. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anghami operates in 16 countries across MENA, with offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh.
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