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Saudi Culture Minister, MBC GROUP Sign Agreement to Operate Cultural TV Channel

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim. SPA
Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim. SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister, MBC GROUP Sign Agreement to Operate Cultural TV Channel

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim. SPA
Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement Wednesday with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim to launch and operate a television channel that celebrates Saudi cultural heritage to enhance the pioneering status of the Kingdom as the hub of culture in the region and meet the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030.

The planned channel will start streaming in September and will be broadcast on the MBC satellite package and on Shahid.net.

It targets both the intellectual elite and the wider public and will be broadcasting interactive programs on the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage 24/7.

The channel also seeks to increase Saudi content and presence in the global innovation system with unique programs of literature, poetry, theater, cinema, fashion, and culinary arts, targeting local and international audiences.

In addition to the channel, the agreement also stipulates the launch of a digital media platform specialized in producing video content for online platforms, as well as publishing articles, podcasts, and documentaries to expand the scope of work of local content creators and connect them with a network of experts in the field.

The establishment of the channel coincides with the Kingdom witnessing a Saudi Vision 2030-driven cultural renaissance to meet the ambitions of a new generation eager to keep pace with accelerated technological revolutions.

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Louvre Museum’s Director Resigns in Wake of Jewels Heist in Paris

Laurence des Cars, director of Le Louvre museum, poses before a hearing at the Culture commission of the Senate, three days after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist, Oct. 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP)
Laurence des Cars, director of Le Louvre museum, poses before a hearing at the Culture commission of the Senate, three days after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist, Oct. 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP)
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Louvre Museum’s Director Resigns in Wake of Jewels Heist in Paris

Laurence des Cars, director of Le Louvre museum, poses before a hearing at the Culture commission of the Senate, three days after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist, Oct. 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP)
Laurence des Cars, director of Le Louvre museum, poses before a hearing at the Culture commission of the Senate, three days after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist, Oct. 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP)

The director of the Louvre Museum who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October has stepped down from the position, French President Emmanuel Macron ’s office said Tuesday.

The office said in a statement that Macron accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, and that he praised the move as “an act of responsibility at a time when the world’s largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus to carry out major projects involving security upgrades, modernization” and other initiatives.

Thieves took less than eight minutes in October to steal 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels in a weekend heist at the world’s most visited museum, shocking the world.

Des Cars was named director of the Louvre, one of the museum world's most prestigious posts, in 2021.

She had offered to resign on the day of the robbery but was refused by the culture minister.

“I saw a tragic, brutal, violent reality for the Louvre, and as the person in charge, after all the hard work done by the teams that day — it felt right to offer my resignation,” she said in November.

Macron thanked des Cars for “her work and commitment” and said he wanted to give her a new mission focused on cooperation among major museums, the statement said.

It didn't say if she accepted.

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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity - SPA
The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity - SPA
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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity - SPA
The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity - SPA

The Riyadh Cultural House celebrated the Kingdom’s Founding Day with a range of cultural programs that highlighted national values and showcased the nation’s heritage in a modern, creative spirit.

The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops, all emphasizing the history and principles on which the Saudi state was founded, SPA reported.

The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity, fostering pride in the Kingdom’s history, and preserving its cultural legacy for future generations.

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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. SPA
The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. SPA
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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. SPA
The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. SPA

The Riyadh Cultural House celebrated the Kingdom’s Founding Day with a range of cultural programs that highlighted national values and showcased the nation’s heritage in a modern, creative spirit.

The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops, all emphasizing the history and principles on which the Saudi state was founded.

The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity, fostering pride in the Kingdom’s history, and preserving its cultural legacy for future generations.