Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
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Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met on Saturday with Brazil’s Culture Minister, Margareth Menezes, in the Indian city of Varanasi.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi.

Al-Touq congratulated the Brazilian Culture Minister for her country's assumption of the G20 Presidency 2024, underlying the importance of upholding the cultural agenda within the G20 to highlight the global creative cultural landsacpe and foster the exchange of expertise and information among member states.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries signed in 2019.

They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen collaboration across diverse cultural domains.



Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah” categories, marking the end of an exceptional event held under the theme “Pride of Its People.”

The festival aimed to elevate camels as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and as a source of both local and global pride and interest.
Spanning more than 30 days, the festival featured over 320 competitive rounds, including Mazayen, Hajij, Tabaa, and camel races.

The event showcased a variety of camel types, such as Majahim, Wadah, Shaqah, Hamr, Safar, Shaal, Asayel, Sawahel, and hybrid camels, according to SPA.
Dedicated categories were organized for both individual and group competitions, drawing extensive participation from camel owners across the Gulf region, the Arab world, and beyond. Notably, the festival featured the Princess Nourah’s Round, exclusively for women, highlighting their contributions to camel heritage.
The final day was a cultural celebration, with diverse activities for attendees. The cultural tent hosted various programs, including Hanna Lahaa performances, camel owners’ celebrations, and vibrant camel processions entering the Rimat gates to be showcased before judging panels. Presentations on algorithm-based judging stages captivated audiences, culminating in the announcement of results, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.