Saudi Arabia Discusses Joint Cooperation with British, German Officials

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq met with the UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport. SPA
Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq met with the UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Discusses Joint Cooperation with British, German Officials

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq met with the UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport. SPA
Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq met with the UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport. SPA

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq met on Saturday with the UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Lord Stephen Parkinson, on the sidelines of the meeting of the G20 Ministers of Culture in Varanasi in India.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries, mainly the participation of the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission in the Taste of London Festival and the partnership between Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts.

Also on the sidelines of the meeting in Veranasi, Al-Touq met with the Germany Minister of State for Culture and the Media, Claudia Roth.



Culture Ithra Winter Events Draw Over 57,000 Visitors in Less than a Month

"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
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Culture Ithra Winter Events Draw Over 57,000 Visitors in Less than a Month

"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA

Since its launch, on December 16, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) "Ithra Winter" events have attracted over 57,000 visitors.
The diverse program, implemented at all Ithra facilities, features artistic and musical performances, workshops, interactive games, and craft exhibitions.
A highlight in the center's grand hall was a sports challenge program featuring advanced technologies.
The grand hall also houses interactive play equipment from Moment Factory studio, offering visitors four body-movement-controlled games using innovative tracking technology and collaborative multimedia platforms, SPA reported.
Ithra's gardens host artistic and handicraft workshops, guiding participants from concept to finished product.
At the Sustainability Studio, agriculture enthusiasts explored aquaponics, made plantable seed paper, and discovered the creative uses of clay.
Starting with January 2, the Energy Exhibition will host "Science Week", blending science with storytelling and humor.
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés.
Performances and family zones, designed to appeal to all ages and cultural backgrounds, were also part of Ithra Winter.