CULTURE

Preserving heritage, empowering communities — culture as capital for a shared future.

Cultural and art investment is a vital pillar of KICL’s holistic development vision and the ODT Funding Program. Beyond physical infrastructure and finance, culture offers a powerful platform to foster identity, belonging, and community resilience. By investing in ecotourism, cultural preservation, creative industries, and digital heritage platforms, KICL ensures that development is not only economically viable but also socially and spiritually enriching. These cultural investments create employment, promote intercultural understanding, and enhance regional soft power—especially across Africa and Asia—while aligning with sustainable tourism trends and Shariah-compliant values. Culture is thus integrated into ODT as both a strategic asset and a social infrastructure that connects people, places, and purpose.

Kingdom Courtesy Culture Legacy Limited

Kingdom Courtesy Culture Legacy Limited is the cultural investment and ecotourism arm of Kingdom Investment Corporation Limited (KICL), committed to revitalizing heritage, supporting creative industries, and advancing sustainable tourism across the Global South. Headquartered in Hong Kong with a global operational reach, the company blends cultural preservation with innovation—developing ecotourism projects, curating art exhibitions, restoring heritage sites, and funding cultural startups through its “Culture Innovate Fund.” With partnerships across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and a strong commitment to community empowerment and environmental sustainability, Kingdom Courtesy Culture Legacy bridges the past and future to create meaningful, place-based development.

We are committed to investing in ecotourism initiatives that not only showcase the natural beauty of various destinations but also contribute to the preservation and activation of cultural heritage. By supporting sustainable tourism practices, we aim to create immersive experiences for travelers while ensuring the long-term conservation of cultural sites and traditions.

As part of our commitment to promoting art and contemporary culture, we allocate investments towards the establishment and development of museums. We recognize the importance of preserving and showcasing artistic creations and cultural artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of human expression. By supporting museums of art and contemporary culture, we contribute to the preservation, research, and dissemination of culture, providing a platform for artists, scholars, and audiences to engage with and appreciate the artistic achievements from different eras and regions. Through these investments, we aim to inspire creativity, foster cultural understanding, and contribute to the enrichment of society as a whole.

Key Capacities

Cultural Preservation

Restores heritage, preservation sites, archives traditions, and supports cultural education to preserve, protect and celebrate local identity.

Ecotourism Development

Invests in sustainable tourism projects that combine environmental stewardship with community-based hospitality and storytelling.

Creative
Economy

Funds artists, designers, and cultural startups to generate jobs, intellectural properties and innovation in film, fashion, and digital arts.

Public Programming

Produces exhibitions, festivals, cultural event IPs and educational events to foster cultural exchange, general education and public engagement.

Cultural
Finance

Implements ESG compliance, environmental auditing, and sustainability metrics across KICL’s project portfolio for cultural development.