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Saudi Assistant Culture Minister, Somali Education Minister Discuss Cultural Exchange

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023. SPA
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023. SPA
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Saudi Assistant Culture Minister, Somali Education Minister Discuss Cultural Exchange

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023. SPA
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023. SPA

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Al-Touq has met with the Somali Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir.

During their meeting, they discussed Saudi-Somali cultural exchange and cooperation in libraries and the Arabic language.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023, held from September 28 to October 7, under the theme “An Inspiring Destination,” with the participation of several Somali intellectuals.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa
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Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched an intangible cultural heritage documentation project in Al-Ahsa Governorate.

The project is one of several the ministry is working on to document and digitize the memory of Saudi culture and preserve the rich fabric of the Kingdom's cultural heritage.
According to SPA, the project includes conducting a comprehensive survey of Al-Ahsa's intangible cultural heritage elements, including knowledge and practices related to nature, oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship skills in cultural industries, and traditional arts.

These elements will be digitally documented to preserve the governorate's rich cultural heritage.
Through this project, the Ministry of Culture seeks to instill pride in the Kingdom's cultural identity and achieve the National Culture Strategy's objectives under the Saudi Vision 2030.