Category: Culture

**Título:** Manga Fever Grips Riyadh Book Fair **Intro:** The Riyadh International Book Fair 2023 highlights booming manga popularity, blending Japanese imports with homegrown Arabic creations. Manga Alarabia, spearheaded by SRMG, bridges cultures by translating Japanese comics and crafting original stories by Arab talent, captivating youth and nostalgic adults alike through interactive pavilion experiences. **Factbox:** – […]

**Título:** ICESCO Backs Hajj Routes Mosques **Intro:** The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) approved the “Hajj Routes” Program on September 27, 2023, in Doha, Qatar. Proposed by the Ministry of Culture, the initiative aims to safeguard historic mosques along pilgrimage routes, reinforcing cultural preservation efforts across the Islamic world during a ministerial […]

**Titular:** *Saudi Program Builds 4 Yemen Stadiums* **Intro:** The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched four new stadiums in Aden on September 27, 2023, to bolster youth sports. Yemen’s Minister of Youth and Sports praised the initiative, highlighting its role in empowering athletes and upgrading sports infrastructure amid ongoing recovery efforts. **Factbox […]

**Título:** *Riyadh Book Fair: A Cultural Epicenter* **Intro:** The 2023 Riyadh International Book Fair opens tomorrow, transforming King Saud University into a global cultural hub. With Oman as guest of honor, the 11-day event offers literary treasures, rare manuscripts, and global publishing showcases, alongside discussions on industry challenges, uniting over a million visitors under its […]

**Headline:** Saudi Project Archives Football Chants Heritage **Intro:** The Saudi Music Commission has launched “Saudi Football Trouq,” a UNESCO-backed initiative to preserve football club chants as intangible cultural heritage. Partnering with the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society, the project documents chants, historical materials, and fan narratives, celebrating their role in shaping collective memory and national identity. […]

**Headline:** “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Progress & Pride” **What This Article Offers:** Discover Saudi Arabia’s transformative journey through Vision 2030. Learn how the Kingdom fosters safety, economic growth, cultural unity, and global leadership—inviting the world to explore its vibrant future. — **Saudi Arabia: A Vision of Unity and Ambition** Saudi Arabia’s story is one of […]

**Titular:** UNESCO Explora Propuesta de Expo 2030 en Riad **Intro:** La Comisión Real para Riad recibió a una delegación de UNESCO en una exhibición interactiva sobre la candidatura saudí para albergar la Expo 2030. El evento, paralelo a la 45ª Sesión del Comité de Patrimonio Mundial, destacó proyectos de desarrollo urbano y la herencia cultural […]

**Titular:** *Saudi Music Tour Closes in NYC* **Intro:** The Saudi Music and Theater Commissions concluded their global “Masterpieces of Saudi Music” tour at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House on September 18, 2023. Supported by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah, the concert featured 80 musicians blending regional traditions, highlighting Saudi Vision 2030’s cultural goals […]

**Titular**: “UNESCO Lists 15 New Heritage Sites” **Intro**: During its 45th session in Riyadh (Sept 18–24), UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee approved 15 new sites, including Palestine’s Tell es-Sultan-Jericho—the first Arab addition this session. Notable entries span Central Asia’s Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor, Ethiopia’s Gedeo, and Hyrcanian Forests. Up to 50 sites (37 cultural, 12 natural) are expected […]

**Headline:** KSAA Launches Arabic, Tourism Schools **Intro:** On September 17, 2023, the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) inaugurated its “Cultural School” and “Tourism School” in Jeddah, welcoming 105 students from 34 countries. The Cultural School teaches Arabic to non-native speakers, while the Tourism School enhances visitors’ language skills through cultural experiences. **Factbox:** […]