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Tunisia to Reopen Bardo Museum after Two-Year Closure

A man walks inside the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia (Reuters).
A man walks inside the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia (Reuters).
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Tunisia to Reopen Bardo Museum after Two-Year Closure

A man walks inside the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia (Reuters).
A man walks inside the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia (Reuters).

The Tunisian authorities announced reopening the Bardo Museum, one of the most esteemed international institutions exhibiting a unique collection of mosaics. The museum has been closed for maintenance since 2021.

“The Bardo National Museum will reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, from 9:00 am till 4:30 pm,” the Tunisian Culture Ministry said in a statement.

“New spaces have been created in the Bardo National Museum, where archaeological and artistic artefacts, including mosaic paintings and marble sculptures, will be displayed for the first time after restoration and maintenance,” the statement added.

The museum was closed for maintenance since 2021, after Tunisian President Kais Saied decided to seize the rule in the country, freeze and suspend the parliament, and control the executive authorities.

Established in 1888, the museum, which houses thousands of Roman mosaics from the second century BC, is a major destination for tourists and researchers, according to AFP.

Located in the Bardo area, in Tunis, the museum was attacked by extremist who killed over 20 tourists and security guards in 2015.

The ministry shared photos and videos of the preparations for the new opening.

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Saudi Arabia, Japan Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Japan Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA
The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in fostering cultural exchange. SPA

Saudi Arabia and Japan have strengthened their commitment to cultural collaboration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Dr. Toshiko Abe.

The agreement, signed during Prince Bader’s official visit to Japan, represents a significant milestone in deepening bilateral relations and fostering cultural exchange.

According to a statement issued by the Saudi Culture Ministry on Friday, the MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, focusing on knowledge sharing and collaboration in diverse cultural fields.
To foster mutual understanding and appreciation, the two parties are committed to promoting cultural exchanges, including exchange of experts in various cultural fields and organizing programs, workshops, and seminars for intellectuals, cultural specialists, and artists from the two countries, said the statement.

Prince Bader emphasized the importance of this partnership. “This collaboration underscores the shared vision of Saudi Arabia and Japan to preserve, celebrate, and advance cultural understanding,” he said. “By joining forces in areas such as heritage preservation and artistic innovation, we not only honor our histories but also inspire future generations to embrace creativity and cultural exchange.”

The MoU builds upon the longstanding tradition of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan in the fields of arts, culture, and heritage. It reinforces the two countries’ commitment to fostering innovation while preserving their culture, paving the way for deeper engagement and collaboration.

During a meeting, Prince Bader and Abe discussed the need to strengthen cooperation between the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and the Japanese side to train Saudi students in the art of "Manga" comics.