Saudi Arabia's Ithra Center Attracts over 3 Million Visitors to Date

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). (SPA)
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia's Ithra Center Attracts over 3 Million Visitors to Date

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). (SPA)
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has attracted more than three million visitors from inside and outside Saudi Arabia since its opening in 2018, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The center has made outstanding contributions in supporting the Kingdom's progress towards enriching knowledge, unlocking creative talents and developing original content through exhibitions, events and initiatives highlighting Saudi Arabia’s cultural and civilizational heritage worldwide.

Ithra aims to spread knowledge, stimulate inspiration, support innovation, and empower the culture and arts in Saudi Arabia with local talents capable of initiating a cultural movement, investing in human capabilities, and enriching the creative and cultural life.

Ithra has achieved many successes in the past five years, thanks to local, regional and international programs, events and initiatives.



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.