The documentary highlights the diverse wildlife and biological aspects of life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, showcasing the efforts of the Kingdom, represented by the NCW and its partners, to conserve and protect endangered species.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari marked the official inauguration of the wildlife documentary film, Horizon Saudi Arabia, the latest production by the Konoz Initiative. The exclusive screening took place at the Government Communication Center within the ministry headquarters in Riyadh, attended by officials from the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), the strategic partner, along with various specialists, media professionals, and government representatives.
Scheduled for release on multiple local and international platforms, including Netflix starting January 4, 2024, the film intricately showcases the Kingdom’s diverse wildlife and biodiversity.
Horizon Saudi Arabia sheds light on the relentless efforts undertaken by the Kingdom, spearheaded by the NCW and other collaborators, to preserve and protect wildlife from the brink of extinction. The NCW played a pivotal role as a strategic partner in bringing the film to fruition through its scientific and cognitive contributions as part of the Konoz Initiative.
During the screening, the Konoz Initiative announced several new partnerships with eight local and international media and artistic entities. This collaborative effort aims to broaden the reach of the initiative’s productions and contribute to its mission of showcasing Saudi Arabia’s cultural richness and civilisational contributions.
Crafted with adherence to the highest international production standards, the film enlisted the expertise of an international team specialising in wildlife documentation, complemented by the participation of 13 Saudi researchers. This endeavour aligns with the Ministry of Media’s commitment to spotlighting the environmental treasures of the Kingdom.
The Konoz Initiative, operating under the Human Capacity Development Programme within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030, strives to document Saudi Arabia’s cultural wealth and civilizational contributions. By collaborating with local companies, the initiative produces content of international standards, encompassing documentaries, short films, and animation. This initiative is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030, prioritising the development of local visual content to showcase the Kingdom’s abundant treasures. Previous successful documentary film projects by the Konoz Initiative include A Difficult Stage, Nawras Al-Arab, What the Saudis Eat, and Saudi Atlas.
