Culture Ministry Showcases Saudi Distinctive Civilization, Heritage

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Culture Ministry Showcases Saudi Distinctive Civilization, Heritage

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SPA

In a collaborative effort with the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), the Saudi Press Agency presented a cultural bulletin, titled "Saudi Arabia's Unique Civilization and Heritage Promoted by Culture Ministry," to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the significant role played by the Culture Ministry in preserving and promoting the nation's distinctive civilization.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a rich, authentic, culture and civilization that has shaped the morals and customs of its people. The country's great heritage, ancient traditions, cultural treasures and spectacularly diverse landscape -- from golden deserts to seas rich in pearls, green fields and exotic canyons -- have informed and shaped its culture, art, literature, thought and sciences, and have also been its citizens' reason to be proud," SPA reported.

In June 2018, a Royal Decree established the Ministry of Culture as an independent entity, led by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud. The ministry's vision focuses on preserving the Kingdom's historical heritage and leveraging it to foster a thriving culture that contributes to lifestyle, economic growth, and elevates Saudi Arabia's international standing.

According to SPA, the Ministry aims to contribute around 3% to the GDP by 2030 by harnessing cultural potentials. This includes promoting culture among citizens as an integral part of their daily lives, conducting educational programs and training workshops, establishing institutes, implementing empowering initiatives, and organizing diverse cultural activities and festivals that preserve the country's authentic identity.



Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 3,202 New Sites to National Urban Heritage Register

Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 3,202 New Sites to National Urban Heritage Register
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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 3,202 New Sites to National Urban Heritage Register

Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 3,202 New Sites to National Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced the registration of 3,202 new sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, bringing the total number of registered sites to 28,202, reflecting the richness of Saudi heritage, as part of its efforts to document and protect heritage sites.
The newly registered heritage sites included 16 in Riyadh, 8 in Makkah, 1 in Qassim, 2 in the Eastern Region, 3170 in Aseer, 2 in the Hail region, 1 in Najran, and 2 in Al-Baha, according to SPA.
This registration was based on the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law and the decision of the Heritage Commission's Board of Directors, which authorized its CEO to register heritage and archaeological sites to protect their historical and cultural value.
The Heritage Commission urged citizens and residents to report heritage sites that may not yet be registered within the framework of enhancing cooperation with the community through the Balagh platform, its official social media accounts, and its branches spread in all regions of the Kingdom, as a means of facilitating everyone's contribution to this national work.