GCC Culture Ministers Discuss Review of Cultural Strategy

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture participated in the 27th meeting of the GCC Culture Ministers in Muscat. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture participated in the 27th meeting of the GCC Culture Ministers in Muscat. SPA
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GCC Culture Ministers Discuss Review of Cultural Strategy

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture participated in the 27th meeting of the GCC Culture Ministers in Muscat. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture participated in the 27th meeting of the GCC Culture Ministers in Muscat. SPA

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq participated on Thursday in the 27th meeting of the GCC Culture Ministers, which was held in Muscat.

Al-Touq represented Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan at the meeting, which discussed several items on its agenda.

Several recommendations and decisions were taken, including a review of the cultural strategy of the GCC countries, the annual plan for joint cultural events and activities, the account for joint cultural activities, the culture statistics platform, and the vision for developing joint work between the tourism and culture sectors.

The meeting also discussed the Center for Translation, Arabization and the Promotion of Arabic, the international cooperation in the cultural field, and the protection of the Gulf societies' religious, moral, and family values. It also discussed the meeting of the next session, which will be chaired by Qatar.



Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Kingdom.

The meeting culminated in the signing of executive programs with leading French cultural institutions to strengthen cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors.

The initiatives promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and innovation through shared expertise and resources. Key areas of collaboration include heritage preservation, archaeological research, creative industries, manuscripts, and cinema.

Activities under the programs encompass training artisans, conducting archaeological surveys, organizing educational workshops, facilitating exhibitions, showcasing manuscripts, and nurturing talent in film and related fields.

The efforts emphasize knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the preservation and advancement of cultural heritage.

The executive programs were signed with the following institutions:
• National Monuments Center
• Operator of Heritage and Cultural Real Estate Projects
• French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle
• National Library of France
• Grand Palais
• National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image
• National Institute of Cultural Heritage of France
• The National School of Photography of Arles
The agreements represent a significant milestone in Saudi-French cultural relations, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing global cultural heritage and fostering innovation in the arts.
Both nations continue to build on their longstanding relationship, contributing to global cultural dialogue and enriching their respective cultural landscapes.