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Saudi Arabia Participates in UNESCO Executive Council's 217th session

The Saudi participation, consisting of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and various competent national bodies. SPA
The Saudi participation, consisting of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and various competent national bodies. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Participates in UNESCO Executive Council's 217th session

The Saudi participation, consisting of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and various competent national bodies. SPA
The Saudi participation, consisting of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and various competent national bodies. SPA

Saudi Arabia, represented by its permanent delegation to UNESCO, participated in the works of the 217th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which kicked off Monday.

The event is being held at UNESCO’s headquarters in the French capital, Paris, and continues until the 18th of this month.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's delegation is headed by the Saudi Ambassador to France Fahd Al-Ruwaili, who delivered the Kingdom's speech in the presence of high level representatives of the Council's 58 member states, Chairman of the Executive Council of UNESCO, President of the General Conference of UNESCO and Director-General of UNESCO.
Al-Ruwaili recalled the outcomes of the expanded 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, which was hosted by capital, Riyadh, from September 10 to 25 last year, stressing the potential that the Kingdom abounds in hosting such a meeting, citing the presence of nearly 3,000 delegations from UNESCO member states, observers, advisory committees and UNESCO employees, SPA reported.

He presented Saudi Arabia's bid to host the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2025, stressing the Kingdom’s aspiration to cooperate with all concerned parties in achieving this objective.

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Signs Agreement with National Archaeological Museum of Naples

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples joins RCU’s network of cultural partners
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples joins RCU’s network of cultural partners
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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Signs Agreement with National Archaeological Museum of Naples

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples joins RCU’s network of cultural partners
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples joins RCU’s network of cultural partners

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a new strategic partnership with the National Archaeological Museum of Naples to display a collection of artifacts in Saudi Arabia and AlUla for the first time.

The museum joins RCU’s network of cultural partners, aligning with heritage and educational institutions from the United Kingdom, France, China, and Italy to collaborate on preserving, studying, and celebrating AlUla’s 20,000-year-old heritage.

Established in 1777, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is a prominent landmark in one of Italy’s heritage capitals. It houses some of Europe’s most treasured cultural artifacts, including exceptionally well-preserved Roman and Greek statues, bronze pieces, mosaics, and other artworks.

This agreement between the two sides paves the way for transferring a selection of artifacts from Naples in southern Italy to AlUla northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, showcasing masterpieces from the museum. The exhibition will feature 15 artifacts from historical cities and landmarks like Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Rome. It will be a cultural highlight of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2024, held in AlUla from November 7 to 30. Also, the exhibition will include AlUla’s international archaeology symposium for visitors.

The partnership builds on a governmental agreement between Saudi Arabia and Italy signed in May 2023 to enhance cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and heritage protection. Last year, a team of heritage narrators from AlUla visited Naples to gain deeper insights into the museum’s collections.

This strategic partnership includes a comprehensive program of collaborative projects spanning AlUla’s cultural landscapes and heritage sites. Teams from both RCU and the museum are involved in integrating these efforts with opportunities for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and skill development on both sides.