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Saudi Arabia’s cultural renaissance will unleash the Kingdom’s creative potential
Saudi culture is experiencing a modern renaissance – one driven by the sector’s central role in Vision 2030, its economic efficacy, and most ... Middle East -
IN PICTURES: Al-Awja Palace: Royal ‘Majlis’ for kings, cradle of history
During the last few days, Saudi al-Awja Palace in historical Ad-Diriyah outside the kingdom’s capital Riyadh, was in the headlines as Saudi king ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi Twitterati praise Ad-Diriyah event for bringing their culture to the world
There has been a wide-ranging interaction across social media on the recently-held Ad-Diriyah Formula E Championship race in Riyadh, with many locals ... Digital -
Heritage meets art: Saudi Tantora festival to take place at al-Ula UNESCO site
Winter is approaching and Saudi Arabia is preparing for its first winter festival. The ‘Winter at Tantora’ festival is a fusion of art and ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi PIF reveals ‘Wadi Al Disah’ project in Mohammed bin Salman Natural Reserve
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the launch of the Wadi Al Disah Development Project set to be located within the Prince ... Travel and Tourism -
PHOTOS: Louvre Abu Dhabi hosts Saudi artifacts from early human civilizations
Renowned Saudi exhibition, “Routes of Arabia,” has opened at the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum this month, highlighting the cultural heritage of ... Entertainment -
IN PICTURES: Snow turns this Mecca town into ‘bride wearing her white dress’
The Maysan governorate in Mecca turned into a picturesque scene as snow fell on its green lands following a slew of rains, prompting several social ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi artist leaves portraits as gifts for strangers at this Riyadh cafe
Imagine walking into a cafe and finding on your table a painting and with a note reading: “This is a gift for the next person who's sitting here ... Art and culture -
After 30 years, this Saudi doctor reunites with his school teacher in surgery
A Saudi doctor went through a touching experience when he recently performed surgery on his first grade teacher after 30 years of last seeing ... Variety -
6,000 year-old ‘suffering man’ artifact from Saudi Arabia is on a global tour
A 6,000 years-old sculpture from Saudi Arabia known as “the suffering man” has been touring the world as one of the kingdom’s oldest ... Art and culture -
Saudi-UAE team prepares for ‘Roads of Arabia’ exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi
A joint team from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage and the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum are carrying the final preparations for the ... Art and culture -
Did archeologists unveil the secret of the ‘man-like’ columns in Saudi Arabia?
Some 50 columns made of sandstone, sculptured in the Qarra district, in the northern al-Jawf province, has been called by residents of the area the ... Art and culture -
Al-Ula Royal Commission announces new initiatives with focus on local community
The Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, has announced five major new initiatives designed to ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi Attaché in US forms committee to move Saudi students from Canada to US
Saudi Cultural Attaché in the Kingdom’s Embassy in the United States, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Issa, confirmed on Wednesday that the ... Gulf -
IN PICTURES: Huge mural and sculptures exhibited at Saudi Arabia’s Souk Okaz
More than 50 artists and six sculptors have transformed Souk Okaz, a seasonal open-air market in the city of Taif, with a beautiful 560-meter mural ... Art and culture -
IN PICTURES: The enchanting green valleys of Saudi Arabia’s al-Sulayyil
Surrounded by green mountains, Saudi Arabia's al-Sulayyil in the Rijal Alma governorate in Asir region, south west of Saudi Arabia, is located at ... Travel and Tourism -
IN PICTURES: Saudi Arabia’s al-Ahsa becomes UNESCO world heritage site
The Saudi al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape which has been officially included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, due to its natural ... Travel and Tourism -
Al-Majmal village: A historic nature gem in southwestern Saudi Arabia
The people of Al-Majmal village, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, have succeeded over the years in preserving the historic architectural and agricultural ... Travel and Tourism -
VIDEO: American women perform traditional Saudi Ardha dance
A video being shared on social media showed a group of American tourists performing the Saudi traditional Ardha dance, one of the most important folk ... Variety -
VIDEO: Folklore dances illustrate the maritime history of eastern Saudi Arabia
The eastern region residents in Saudi Arabia have a lot of folklore arts inherited within its historical heritage, receiving them from generations ... Art and culture -
American artist give voice to Saudi deserts in her paintings
An American artist is showcasing her admiration to the Saudi culture in paintings that reflect the kingdom’s beauty.US artist Kim Farco, who ... Art and culture -
Saudi Culture Authority to organize 100 art, cultural activities
Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Technical Committee in the Saudi General Authority for Culture, has announced an agreement with ... Features -
Saudi tourism commission to display antiques that date back to 1st millennium BC
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage is currently displaying unique antique glassware and ceramics that date back to the 1st ... Art and culture -
Culture and ‘soft power’ in Saudi diplomacy
In parallel with King Salman's visit to Moscow the Russian capital, the Saudi Cultural Week in Russia was held, which ran October 2-8 and included ... Middle East -
Saudi Arabia on right track to fulfill its Vision 2030
In a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Saudi cultural week in Moscow which is being held from October 4-8, Houda Al Helaisi, Shoura Council ... Features -
VIDEO: Watch the traditional Saudi ardha dance orchestra style
On the occasion of Saudi Arabia marking 8th national day, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation “MiSK” took on the ... Art and culture -
‘The Twilight Glow’, first Sudanese series airs on Saudi TV
First step in the visual media cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Sudan initiated by cultural channel Television & Radio -
Saudi Arabia's al-Janadriyah and years of intellectual debate
Some people expected the Al-Janadriyah cultural and heritage festival – which marks its 30th year this year – to come to an end, ... Middle East -
Growing number of Saudi single women challenge tradition
n 2011, more than 1.5 million Saudi women aged over 30 were single, according to the Economy and Planning Ministry Art and culture -
Saudi culture and information minister relieved of duties
The decision was in accordance to a royal decree and the wishes of the minister Middle East