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Oct 1, 2025 4:40 PM

The Cultural Development Fund signs an agreement to establish the first investment fund in the fashion sector, with a size of SAR 300 million, in partnership with Merak Capital

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Fund, CDF today signed an agreement to establish the Kingdom's first dedicated investment fund in the fashion sector, with a total capital of SAR 300 million. The announcement was made during the Cultural Investment Conference organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The fund, managed by Merak Capital with the Cultural Development Fund as an anchor investor, will focus on accelerating investments in the fashion sector, including companies, brands, and innovative projects with high-growth potential. It will also target the development of supply chains and related services, while adhering to global best practices in asset and risk management.

The establishment of this fund underscores ...