Category: Culture

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the release of Saudi Arabia’s 2025 national cultural events calendar, issued by the Ministry of Culture on May 22, 2025. The calendar showcases a Kingdom-wide celebration of arts, heritage, and innovation—open to all. It supports Vision 2030’s cultural transformation, expanding access to creative […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article showcases Saudi Arabia’s dedication to global service and cultural diplomacy through the Makkah Route Initiative. On May 22, 2025, Saudi Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire Saad Al-Qithami welcomed and thanked the initiative’s team in Abidjan. Their work simplifies Hajj travel for Ivorian pilgrims, reflecting Saudi […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a key milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative as it expands into Morocco. On May 22, 2025, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh and Moroccan Minister Ahmed Toufiq visited the new Makkah Route hall at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. This […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates a world-class innovation in hospitality at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. As of May 22, 2025, Saudi Arabia has deployed over 250 high-tech shading umbrellas equipped with misting fans to enhance comfort for worshippers. This initiative reflects Vision 2030’s values—merging spirituality, modern technology, […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a strategic humanitarian meeting between KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on May 21, 2025, in Brussels during the European Humanitarian Forum. The discussion advanced international collaboration on food security, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030, […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article spotlights a key diplomatic meeting on May 21, 2025, in Brussels between Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor-General of KSrelief, and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. The discussion occurred on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum and reinforced Saudi Arabia’s leadership in […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article details the outcomes of the Saudi Cabinet meeting chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz on May 21, 2025, in Jeddah. It underscores deepening Saudi-US relations, new international agreements, humanitarian initiatives, and economic diversification efforts. The session reflects Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals in diplomacy, […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the May 21, 2025, meeting between GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi and Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua, held in Riyadh. The discussion focused on finalizing preparations for a high-level trilateral summit among the GCC, ASEAN, and China, to be held in Malaysia. It also […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the Saudi Fashion Awards 2025, set to take place in Riyadh on May 22, as a vibrant showcase of Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing fashion industry. Hosted by the Fashion Commission, the event honors trailblazing designers, stylists, and creative talents shaping the Kingdom’s influence in […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the 9th meeting of GCC Ministers of Education, held on May 20, 2025, in Kuwait, where GCC Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi praised the shared educational progress of Gulf states. His remarks emphasized the role of collaboration in creating an integrated Gulf educational model aligned […]