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RIYADH: Manga Productions has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Japanese company Sega, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The launch highlights the popular game Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), will collaborate with Sega to launch the game for MENA audiences and provide opportunities for Saudi talent to participate in the publishing process, as well as marketing the game.

Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said that the company has successfully built strategic partnerships contributing to the development of the creative content industry in the Kingdom and the region.

The game provides extensive vehicle customization options for appearance and performance, along with items granting special abilities that affect gameplay style. It also supports online multiplayer, allowing players to compete globally, climb leaderboards and earn rewards.

The game launches with a record-breaking roster of 23 characters, with plans to expand this number post-launch through continuous updates.

These updates will include characters such as Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5 Royal, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, plus popular characters from franchises such as Minecraft and SpongeBob SquarePants, among others.

Players can customize their strategies using more than 70 types of items, each offering different skills and features. It supports online multiplayer with a co-play feature, allowing up to 12 players to compete in a variety of modes.

RIYADH: Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji participated on Monday in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group for Somalia, held in Doha, Qatar.

Elkhereiji stressed the need to mobilize greater international support for the security, development and stability of Somalia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He highlighted the importance of infrastructure and long-term production projects aligned with Somali government priorities, including the development of newly discovered natural resources.

He said: “The Kingdom continues to provide relief and humanitarian aid through KSrelief, reflecting its commitment to supporting the Somali people and advancing relief and development efforts that promote stability and reduce human suffering.”

Elkhereiji also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the Somalia-Ethiopia reconciliation talks in Turkiye, calling it a first step toward peace between the two nations. 

He said the agreement reflects a genuine desire to overcome tensions and build a future of security, stability, and joint development for both nations and the wider organization. 

Elkhereiji condemned attacks aimed at destabilizing Somalia and disrupting national unity. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to combat extremism, which threatens state security, peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.

Elkhereiji also praised Somalia for securing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2025–2026. He described it as a major diplomatic milestone that reflects growing international confidence in Somalia’s role in promoting global peace and security.