Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Chairperson of Qatar Museum

The meeting came during the Saudi minister's official visit to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair 2023 - SPA
The meeting came during the Saudi minister's official visit to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair 2023 - SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Chairperson of Qatar Museum

The meeting came during the Saudi minister's official visit to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair 2023 - SPA
The meeting came during the Saudi minister's official visit to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair 2023 - SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan met in Doha with Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani.

This came during the Saudi minister's official visit to attend the opening of the Doha International Book Fair 2023.

The minister highlighted the depth of the historical relations between the leaderships and peoples of the two countries, and expressed keenness to work on initiatives pertaining to museums, including exchanging expertise and museum items and collections.

The meeting was attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan and Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq.



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.