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.



Over 100,000 Visitors Attend Al-Jouf International Olive Festival

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Over 100,000 Visitors Attend Al-Jouf International Olive Festival

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The 18th Al-Jouf International Olive Festival has attracted more than 100,000 visitors over the past five days, including attendees from both within and outside the Kingdom.

Organized by the Municipality of Al-Jouf Region at the Prince Abdullah Cultural Center in Sakaka, the festival offers a range of activities designed to enrich visitors’ experiences. These include Olive Kitchen, Olive Gallery, Oliva Park, and areas for productive families, SPA reported.

The event has become a key attraction for olive enthusiasts, producers, and experts on local, regional, and international levels.
Chief Executive Officer of the festival Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Hamwan announced that the festival will continue until January 12.