Category: Culture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion as the Guest of Honor at the Seoul International Book Fair 2024 on June 26, 2024, at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The fair, which runs until June 30, marks its 66th edition with a dedicated celebration of Saudi culture, reinforcing […]

Saudi Heritage Commission found 5th-century bilingual inscription in Alqan village, Tabuk, featuring Thamudic and early Arabic scripts.

The Ministry of Media’s Konoz initiative wins 11 international awards for its films, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s creative excellence and Vision 2030 progress.

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) participates in the 57th Seminar for Arabian Studies in Paris, presenting a project on Syriac sources.

Discover the teamLab Borderless Museum in Historic Jeddah, a 10,000 sqm immersive art space blending technology and nature, part of Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program.

The Red Sea Film Festival announces July 7, 2024, deadline for its 48Hr Film Challenge in Jeddah, offering young filmmakers a chance to win a residency at La Fémis.

Al-Ahsa wins deputy head role at UNESCO Creative Cities Network for crafts and folk arts, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s cultural leadership and Vision 2030.

The 24th Arab Radio and Television Festival commenced in Tunis, organized by ASBU with Saudi participation, highlighting media cooperation and Vision 2030 alignment.

The Saudi embassy in London hosted a seminar on the role of Saudi women in culture and arts, highlighting their achievements and alignment with Vision 2030 goals.

Discover Alheda’a, the UNESCO-inscribed oral tradition of communicating with camels, and its enduring significance in Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and Vision 2030.

Experience the Makkah Caravan event in Hira Cultural District, simulating historical Hajj caravans with camel rides and cultural insights until end of Dhu Al-Hijjah.

Discover the Imagine Monet exhibition at Jeddah Season 2024, featuring 200+ masterpieces with immersive 360-degree technology at Jeddah Yacht Club.

The Saudi Film Commission joins the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) to enhance the Kingdom’s film industry and global presence.

The Red Sea International Film Festival extends the submission deadline for its 48-Hour Film Challenge to July 7, 2024, offering young Saudi filmmakers a chance to shine.

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission organizes the 13th Gulf Poetry Forum 2024 in Taif on July 5-6, celebrating Arabic poetry and GCC cultural ties.

Saudi Literature Commission holds seminar on teaching Arabic in Korea at Seoul International Book Fair, highlighting the Kingdom’s role in promoting the Arabic language globally.

The Fashion Commission held a workshop on the evolving landscape of fashion insights, powered by Fashion Futures, during the inaugural Global Fashion Summit in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia concludes successful participation as honorary guest at Seoul International Book Fair 2024, showcasing culture and heritage to global audience.

KSGAAL launches Arabic Language Month in New Delhi and Kerala, India, from July 1-26, 2024, to promote Arabic education and cultural exchange.

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has closed nominations for the third edition of its prestigious award, honoring global contributors to Arabic.

Saudi 100 Brands initiative showcases 11 menswear labels at Paris Fashion Week, highlighting Saudi fashion talent and Vision 2030 cultural goals.

Buraidah represents Saudi Arabia at the UNESCO Creative Cities Network conference in Braga, Portugal, showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural vision and youth empowerment.

King Fahd National Library showcases Saudi literary heritage at Seoul International Book Fair 2024, highlighting cultural diplomacy and Vision 2030 alignment.

The Ministry of Culture invites public nominations for the fourth National Cultural Awards Initiative, celebrating excellence across 11 cultural sectors. Submit by July 11.

Discover how the lighting of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, with over 138,000 units, represents Islamic architectural art and enhances spiritual ambiance.

The Saudi Falcons Club announces new dates for the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, Melwah Racing, and AlUla Falcon Cup, promoting cultural heritage and Vision 2030.

The Resin Art Corner at the Hail Artisans House Festival showcased contemporary resin art, highlighting local talent and cultural heritage in Saudi Arabia.

KSGAAL releases four new publications in the ‘Arabic in the World’ series, highlighting the state of Arabic in Chad, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, and the Comoros.

Discover how 159 Saudi craftsmen create the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa using silk, gold, and silver threads. Learn about the annual replacement on the first day of Muharram.

Discover Shada coffee from Al-Baha’s highlands, renowned for its unique flavor. Learn about its cultivation and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The Red Sea and West of Saudi Arabia History Center launches the Compass program to document regional history and enrich cultural content through innovative summer activities.

The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies and the Abdullah bin Idris Cultural Center signed an MoU to promote cultural and social values locally and across the Arab world.

The Saudi Embassy in Poland hosted an event in Warsaw to mark the International Year of Camelids, showcasing Saudi heritage and cultural diplomacy.

Senior consuls in Jeddah visited the “Imagine Monet” exhibition at Jeddah Season 2024, praising its innovative blend of art and technology under Vision 2030.

Cairo Nights at Jeddah Season 2024 offers an immersive Egyptian cultural experience, strengthening Saudi-Egypt ties and supporting Vision 2030 tourism goals.

Jeddah Season presents “Imagine Monet,” an interactive exhibition featuring over 200 works by Claude Monet, blending art and technology in line with Vision 2030.

The Royal Commission for AlUla announces first comprehensive description of Neolithic settlements in northwest Saudi Arabia, revealing advanced society with trade and architecture.

Saudi Museums Commission appoints Dr. Hartwig Fischer as founding director of a new world cultures museum in King Salman Park, Riyadh, opening in 2026.

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will host the closing ceremony of the Iqraa Enrichment Forum on Saturday, selecting the Arab World’s Reader of the Year.

Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission includes three traditional breads from Al-Ahsa, Buraidah, and Taif in the UNESCO Creative Cities Initiative, showcasing Saudi culinary heritage.

ICESCO’s Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers publishes third series of 10 books on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, with experts from 9 countries including Saudi Arabia.

A Saudi youth delegation visited ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, on July 12, 2024, as part of the National Youth Cultural Tourism Program, promoting cultural exchange and youth empowerment in line with Vision 2030.

Discover the millstone (Alraha), a traditional item showcased at Al-Baha’s Dar Festival, highlighting Saudi heritage and Vision 2030 cultural preservation efforts.

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission concludes the 2024 International Training Program for Publishing Houses in Oxford, enhancing Saudi publishers’ global competitiveness.

Five Saudi artists awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters at Knight rank, recognizing their cultural contributions and strengthening Saudi-French ties.

Red Sea Film Foundation announces teams for 4th 48hr Film Challenge, a collaboration with French institutions to nurture emerging filmmakers in Saudi Arabia.

The Royal Commission for AlUla participated in the Silk Road Dialogue in Istanbul and the 5th International Ancient Capitals Forum in Luoyang, China, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s cultural diplomacy and Vision 2030 goals.

LPTC Chief Mohammed Hasan Alwan met EU Ambassador Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh to discuss cultural cooperation in literature, publishing, and translation, aligning with Vision 2030.

The Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a cultural revival under Vision 2030, nurturing heritage, strengthening identity, and promoting sustainability through investments in arts and education.

The Center for the History of the Red Sea and the West of Saudi Arabia launches the “Compass” program, an interactive initiative to preserve and highlight the region’s national history through digital innovation and youth engagement.

The Beit Hail Festival’s pavilion on Haili wooden doors and gypsum carvings attracts visitors, highlighting traditional Saudi crafts and Vision 2030 cultural preservation.

Sadu weaving practitioners showcase original works at the Beit Hail festival, reviving traditional craft and empowering women in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The third edition of the Almadinah Book Fair will run from July 30 to August 5, 2024, featuring over 300 publishers and a rich cultural program in Madinah.

The Jeddah Historic District celebrates 10 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and achieving Vision 2030 goals.

Discover the Rawiyah, a traditional Bedouin water container made from camel skin, and its role in desert survival and Saudi heritage.

King Saud University will host the fifth International Conference on Camels in Arab Culture on December 30-31, celebrating the Year of the Camel and Vision 2030.

National Center for Meteorology forecasts dust-stirring winds, rising temperatures in Eastern Region, and rain in Jazan and Asir highlands for Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Explore Turbah Governorate’s rich heritage in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region, featuring ancient forts, palaces, valleys, and trade routes documented by the Saudi Press Agency.

CEO of Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission meets Azerbaijan’s ambassador to discuss cultural cooperation and Vision 2030 alignment.

Dr. Yahya Mahmoud Bajunaid of CRIK received China’s Ambassador Chang Hua in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi-Chinese cultural and research cooperation.

Over 300 Arab and international publishers participate in the third Madinah Book Fair, offering diverse cultural activities and publications until August 5, 2024.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs distributes 4,200 Holy Quran copies at the Almadinah Book Fair, showcasing 77-language translations and Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Islamic heritage.

King Abdulaziz Public Library translates Saudi works into Chinese, including Saudipedia and books on trade and women, fostering cultural exchange and Vision 2030 goals.

Arts AlUla launches photography exhibition ‘AlUla: A Tapestry of Creativity’ in Monaco, showcasing AlUla’s natural beauty and cultural heritage to a global audience.

Riyadh hosts the International Falcon Breeders Auction from August 5-24, 2024, featuring 35 farms from 16 countries, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club.

The Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest engineered stone structure, continues to inspire new research into ancient Egyptian engineering and hydraulic construction theories.

Riyadh Art Program announces open call for 6th Tuwaiq Sculpture exhibition, themed ‘From Time to Time’, running August 4 to September 1, 2024, inviting global artists.

Discover how carpentry in Al-Baha region blends heritage and creativity, preserving traditional crafts and supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

The “Year of The Camel” pavilion at Almadinah Book Fair, an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, showcases the cultural significance of camels in Saudi heritage.

Imagine Monet exhibition at Jeddah Season 2024 concludes with record-breaking success, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s cultural innovation and Vision 2030 goals.

Dar Al-Rahmaniah in Al-Ghat wins the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, showcasing sustainable design that blends heritage with modernity.

Three pure gyrfalcons sold for SAR 122,000 at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s cultural and economic leadership.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture celebrates four years of cultural icons, from Arabic calligraphy to the Year of the Camel, promoting heritage and Vision 2030.

Khuzama Radio, launched by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, broadcasts over 250 songs daily, preserving Gulf musical heritage and aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.

Discover the iconic mud houses of Najran, symbols of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage. Learn about their preservation, craftsmanship, and alignment with Vision 2030.

The Saudi Falcons Club launches a dedicated pavilion for junior falconers at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024, promoting cultural heritage and Vision 2030.

The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh preserves over 3 million books and rare artifacts, advancing Saudi Vision 2030 through digitization and global exhibitions.

Nad Alsheba, a British breeding farm, sold three falcon chicks for a total of 176,000 Saudi riyals at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club.

Two falcons sold for SAR63,000 at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, Saudi Arabia, showcasing global participation and cultural heritage.

The ‘Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition opened in Ahad Rafidah, showcasing rare manuscripts and historical documents under the patronage of Prince Turki bin Talal.

Three falcons from British AD Farm sold for SAR164,000 at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, Saudi Arabia, highlighting global falconry and Vision 2030.

In the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia, a new generation of artisans, including Mohammed bin Jamaan Al-Zahrani and Eida Ali Al-Zahrani, is keeping traditional handicrafts alive, blending inherited skills with modern techniques to preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage. The two artists, who practice pyrography, painting, calligraphy, and sculpting, learned their crafts from their parents […]

Italian falconer Emad shares his journey from Rome to Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s support for falconry and its role in preserving heritage.

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) enriches the Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition with rare documents, highlighting the region’s history and cultural depth.

The Heritage Commission receives 146 artifacts from the Antiquities Association to study their origins and associated ancient civilizations, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Austrian Styrian Falcons farm returns to the International Falcon Breeders Auction with 16 speedy falcons, showcasing global falconry excellence in Riyadh.

The Architecture and Design Commission launches Jusoor program to connect local designers with brands, fostering innovation and supporting Vision 2030 goals.

Second edition of Saudi Festival of Creativity (Athar) to be held Nov 3-6 in Riyadh, focusing on developing young creative talents and empowering women.

Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association showcases rich cultural heritage at 43rd World Scout Conference in Cairo, highlighting hospitality, traditions, and community service.

Two falcons sold for SAR109,000 at the eighth night of the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, Saudi Arabia, highlighting global falconry excellence.

Discover the traditional wooden platter sahfa from Aseer, Saudi Arabia, a symbol of hospitality and cultural heritage preserved by local artisans.

The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh acquires a rare 1846 German book with 28 paintings of Arabian horses, highlighting cultural ties and Vision 2030.

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission hosts its 12th workshop on visual content production in Riyadh, empowering 746 beneficiaries in line with Vision 2030.

The preliminary stage of the sixth annual Crown Prince Camel Festival concludes tomorrow at Taif Camel Racecourse with AlHaail and AlZamoul competitions.

US Ambassador Michael Ratney visited the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and Vision 2030.

Saudi Ministry of Culture will honor graduates of the Cultural Scholarship Program tomorrow in Riyadh, celebrating achievements in arts and culture.

Saudi Arabia hosts the 14th Gulf Theater Festival in Riyadh from Sept 10-17, 2024, under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.

Yas Falcons sold four falcons for SAR249,000 at the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction in Riyadh, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to falconry and Vision 2030.

The Saudi Film Commission launches the ‘Film Deposit’ initiative to archive and preserve Saudi films, supporting cultural heritage and Vision 2030 goals.

The Cultural Development Fund announces Cultural Financing, the first program of its kind in Saudi Arabia, to support cultural enterprises across 16 sub-sectors and boost GDP.