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.



Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
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Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has crowned the winners of the third Dubai Festival for Youth Music during a ceremony hosted at Etihad Museum, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.

The festival is geared toward elevating the local music sector, discovering emerging talent, inspiring them to pursue their creative passion, and contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, WAM said.

The closing ceremony was attended by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, and poet Dr. Aref Alshaikh, who was honoured with the ‘Music Personality of the Year’ award in recognition of his longstanding literary contributions and influential role in enriching the local cultural landscape.

The event also welcomed the festival’s jury members, including composer Mohammad Malulla, maestro Fadel Hamidi, and artist Jasem Mohamed, WAM said.
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists, who unleashed their creativity through captivating musical and vocal performances. These were eagerly followed by the jury and audience, showcasing diverse skills in singing, music composition, instrumental performance, and more.