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Saudi Culture Ministry Approves Research Titles from Arab Countries for Poetry Research Grant

The grant seeks to achieve the initiative's objectives of enhancing the status of Arab poetry in the culture of individuals
The grant seeks to achieve the initiative's objectives of enhancing the status of Arab poetry in the culture of individuals
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Saudi Culture Ministry Approves Research Titles from Arab Countries for Poetry Research Grant

The grant seeks to achieve the initiative's objectives of enhancing the status of Arab poetry in the culture of individuals
The grant seeks to achieve the initiative's objectives of enhancing the status of Arab poetry in the culture of individuals

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has concluded the sorting of participations in the Arab Poetry Research Grant, which it launched in conjunction with World Poetry Day, annually celebrated on March 21, targeting interested and specialized researchers in various fields of Arab poetry from inside and outside the Kingdom.

The ministry announced approving 20 research titles from eight Arab countries. This grant comes in partnership between the Ministry of Culture and the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission to achieve the objectives of the "Arab Poetry Year 2023" Initiative, launched to celebrate Arab poetry as a key element of Saudi and Arab identity.

The grant seeks to achieve the initiative's objectives of enhancing the status of Arab poetry in the culture of individuals, enriching the evolving and sustainable poetry creativity, and highlighting the cultural element of poetry and its root in the history of the Arabian Peninsula.

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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and Dunhuang Academy​ have signed a strategic partnership to expand cultural, touristic, and heritage collaborations between Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China.
According to an RCU press release issued on Wednesday, the partnership represents a pivotal milestone in Saudi-Chinese relations, bringing together Dunhuang Academy's eight decades of expertise in heritage research and cultural conservation with RCU's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of AlUla.
The Dunhuang Academy is responsible for the management of the Magao Grottoes, a complex of 735 Buddhist caves in Gansu Province classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Mogao Grottoes are renowned for their exquisite murals and sculptures, representing a fusion of cultural influences along the ancient Silk Road.
"The new agreement unites RCU and Dunhuang Academy as custodians of unique heritage, history, and tradition," said the release.
Dunhuang Academy’s legacy of safeguarding the Magao Grottoes has consistently earned praise from international institutions such as UNESCO, the World Bank, as well as the Chinese government, SPA reported.
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. They will also collaborate on hosting academic exhibitions and initiating exchange programs between staff and scholars from both institutions.
RCU VP of Strategic Partnerships Silvia Barbone said: “China and Saudi Arabia share a long and storied legacy that has united people and places across vast distances and through millennia. Today, our efforts within the global heritage space are empowered by successful collaborations with leading institutions and landmark destinations.”
The partnership follows the Saudi Travel Expo launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority, in which AlUla featured prominently. The exhibit was held in Beijing’s Tian Tan Garden, showcasing AlUla’s natural and cultural heritage.