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Saudi Post Issues Stamp to Commemorate 45th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. (Ministry of Culture)
The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. (Ministry of Culture)
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Saudi Post Issues Stamp to Commemorate 45th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. (Ministry of Culture)
The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. (Ministry of Culture)

The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp to the value of SAR3 on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

The aim is to highlight the importance of issuing postage stamps in commemorating notable occasions, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session brings together representatives of 21 states members in the organization. It attests to the Kingdom’s position as a prominent player in hosting prestigious international events, conferences and meetings.

Saudi Post stamps are often issued to commemorate prominent national or international events and occasions, making them an ideal choice for stamp collectors and historians worldwide.

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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts
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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is participating in the 38th Jerash Festival in Jordan’s ancient city of Jerash from July 24 to August 3.
The ministry will present a variety of cultural activities through three cultural agencies, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the Kingdom, SPA reported.

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will participate with performing-arts groups from several Saudi regions, showcasing traditional arts such as Al-Hajini, Al-Dahha, Al-Samri, Al-Khamari, and Al-Rabash on the festival's main stage.
The Heritage Commission will have a specialized pavilion for "Year of the Camel 2024," a digital photo exhibition showcasing the prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, and another exhibition showcasing the Kingdom's architectural heritage sites through virtual-reality technologies. The pavilion will also display traditional crafts by a group of Saudi artisans using innovative methods, including palm crafts, pottery, Asiri weaving, bead making, jewelry crafting, and woodworking.
The Music Commission will participate with a pavilion at the international exhibition site, introducing the Saudi "Turooq" initiative to preserve traditional Saudi performing music and the Saudi Music Memory initiative through interactive screens. The commission will also organize a cultural exchange show titled "Turooq Meets the World" at the Sound and Light Theater of the festival. The show will feature musical performances that blend Saudi musical heritage with the musical traditions of participating countries.
The Ministry of Culture's participation in the iconic cultural festival is part of its efforts to highlight Saudi Arabia's cultural renaissance on regional and global levels, promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Kingdom, and strengthen frameworks for cooperation and cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and countries worldwide, in line with the targets of the National Cultural Strategy derived from the ambitious Vision 2030.