Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
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Culture Minister Signs MOU with his Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.
Saudi Minister of Culture and his Qatari counterpart as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held a meeting in Doha with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, as part of his official visit to Qatar to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair.

During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Culture Minister and his Qatari counterpart to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse cultural areas.

Prince Badr expressed his appreciation for inviting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be the guest of honor at Doha International Book Fair 2023, highlighting the depth of the relationship between the two countries and the significance of collaborative cultural cooperation.

The signing of this memorandum reflects the joint efforts of both countries to foster cooperation across various fields.



King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue Introduces Saudi Heritage to Young People Studying in Kingdom

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue Introduces Saudi Heritage to Young People Studying in Kingdom

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) hosted a youth gathering, bringing together young people of various nationalities as part of its "Ambassador" program.
Deputy Secretary-General of KACND Ibrahim bin Zayed Al-Asimi stated that the "Ambassador" program aims to foster cultural communication, introduce the Saudi identity and heritage, and highlight the authentic traditions and customs of Saudi society.

According to SPA, the initiative seeks to enhance coexistence, strengthen relationships, and promote shared human values such as tolerance and openness to other cultures, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
The event featured the participation of the Heritage Commission, which set up a booth to showcase the craft industry and highlight the experiences of international students studying in the Kingdom and their integration into Saudi society.
Attendees engaged in discussions on coexistence and tolerance among civilizations and explored the shared human values connecting different societies. They also learned about social customs and traditions, including culinary practices and unique linguistic expressions, from various cultures.