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AlUla World Archaeology Summit Announces Global Award

The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
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AlUla World Archaeology Summit Announces Global Award

The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA
The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA

The AlUla World Archaeology Summit concluded on Friday with the launch of a global award for archeology excellence.

Named the “AlUla World Archaeology Summit Award," the global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage.

More than 300 archeology experts and specialists from 39 countries participated in the three-day summit, which was held at the Maraya Concert Hall in Saudi Arabia's AlUla Governorate.

Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the summit featured extended discussions over 11 panel sessions that tackled a variety of topics, including archeological site preservation technologies, and supporting new archeological discoveries and young archeologists.

The summit seeks to serve as a leading global platform for the cultural heritage and archeology sectors, in embodiment of the rich history of AlUla and recognition of its status as the cradle of ancient civilizations dating back to more than 2,000 years.

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Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Jeddah on Thursday with Costa Rica’s Minister of Culture and Youth Jorge Rodríguez Vives and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, both sides praised the historical relations between the two nations, which mark a decade of diplomatic ties. This milestone serves as a foundation for an evolving partnership based on shared values, respect, and mutual cultural enrichment.

Discussions focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica across a range of cultural fields, including museums, theater and performing arts, music, visual arts, culinary arts, and the dissemination of cultural knowledge between the two nations.