Culture Ministry Showcases Saudi Distinctive Civilization, Heritage

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Culture Ministry Showcases Saudi Distinctive Civilization, Heritage

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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 Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion today at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, which runs from April 26 to May 5, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The pavilion showcases the Kingdom’s remarkable achievements in literature, publishing, and translation.

Led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, the Kingdom’s participation in the 34th edition of the fair includes contributions from several prominent entities, including the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, the King Abdulaziz Public Library, Princess Nourah University, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran.

The pavilion features a dedicated section for the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures—an initiative of the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission—designed to promote research and partnerships that support cultural translation as a bridge between civilizations.

This platform facilitates communication and the exchange of expertise with visitors and stakeholders from the publishing and cultural sectors worldwide, reflecting the vibrancy of Saudi Arabia’s cultural movement and its commitment to regional and international cooperation.

Through its participation, the Kingdom seeks to strengthen cultural ties with the United Arab Emirates, building on a shared literary and intellectual heritage. Ongoing joint initiatives in literature, publishing, and translation have bolstered this collaboration, supporting the two nations’ aspirations to cultivate an integrated Gulf cultural scene capable of presenting a unified and high-quality voice to the world.