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12th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World Kicks off in Doha

A picture shows a view of the sunset in Doha from the old city port on September 22, 2023. (AFP)
A picture shows a view of the sunset in Doha from the old city port on September 22, 2023. (AFP)
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12th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World Kicks off in Doha

A picture shows a view of the sunset in Doha from the old city port on September 22, 2023. (AFP)
A picture shows a view of the sunset in Doha from the old city port on September 22, 2023. (AFP)

The 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World kicked off in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The event is organized by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and hosted by the Qatari Ministry of Culture under the theme “Towards Renewing Cultural Work in the Islamic World”.

The two-day event is being attended by a number of ministers of cultural affairs, delegations of ISESCO member states, and representatives of a host of related regional and international organizations.

The conference reviewed ISESCO's efforts to support cultural work in light of its vision and strategic directions, as well as the report of its affiliate Heritage Committee and the document of guidelines for cultural policies.

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Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA
The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Culture on Wednesday launched the activities and programs of the "Common Ground" festival at Mega Studio in Boulevard City, Riyadh, celebrating Iraqi culture.

The program included an artistic evening and a tribute to Iraqi poet Kareem Al-Iraqi, who had contributed to enriching the artistic, literary, and cultural scene.

The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture, which included several seminars discussing cultural and intellectual topics related to the history of both countries.

The festival will continue until December 31, with its cultural program resuming on Thursday with a series of dialogue sessions in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah).