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Ministry of Culture Granted ISO 31,000 Risk Management Certification

Ministry of Culture Granted ISO 31,000 Risk Management Certification
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Ministry of Culture Granted ISO 31,000 Risk Management Certification

Ministry of Culture Granted ISO 31,000 Risk Management Certification

The Ministry of Culture was granted ISO 31000 certification in Risk Management for applying the standards required through a rigorous methodology to identify risks, establish appropriate risk management controls and address them preventively, to minimize their impact and strengthen strategic risk management planning.

This certification is testimony to the ministry's efforts to be up to international standards in regard to risk management, SPA reported.

It is a validation of the ministry's efforts to improve and develop culture, and of its commitment to achieve its goals in a sustainable and effective way, and to ensure that management is based on proactive plans that comply with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization.

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Islamic Affairs Ministry Pavilion at Sharjah Int’l Book Fair Highlights Saudi Efforts in Serving Islam 

Visitors are seen at the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance’s pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance’s pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
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Islamic Affairs Ministry Pavilion at Sharjah Int’l Book Fair Highlights Saudi Efforts in Serving Islam 

Visitors are seen at the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance’s pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance’s pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance’s pavilion at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 drew numerous visitors keen to learn about the Kingdom’s efforts in serving Islam and promoting moderation, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The pavilion showcased a range of scholarly publications and printed materials highlighting the ministry’s work in preserving the holy Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, as well as its Dawah and guidance projects in Saudi Arabia and abroad.

The pavilion features a range of modern technologies, including virtual reality (VR), allowing visitors to engage in an interactive educational experience to explore the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, as well as aspects of the life of Prophet Muhammad.

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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition 2026

Saudi Arabia to Participate in Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition 2026
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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition 2026

Saudi Arabia to Participate in Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition 2026

Saudi Arabia will participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2026 that will be held in Venice from May 9 to November 22, 2026, reflecting the Kingdom’s thriving and evolving creative scene, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The Kingdom’s participation will be represented through the National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia, organized by the Visual Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture.

Saudi artist Dana Awartani has been selected to take part in this global art event, showcasing works that highlight cultural heritage and revive traditional crafts. She is the fourth artist to represent Saudi Arabia in the Biennale’s history, underscoring the pioneering and influential role of Saudi women in the visual arts.

The pavilion will be curated by Director of Art Jameel Antonia Carver, with the support of Assistant Curator Hafsa Al-Khudairi, to develop the pavilion’s national artistic content.

This marks Saudi Arabia's fifth participation in the International Art Exhibition and the fourth time a Saudi female artist represents the Kingdom through its National Pavilion. Details of the artwork to be presented by Awartani will be announced in 2026.

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Saudi Arabia, India Sign MoU to Strengthen Cultural Exchange

The ministers sign the MoU in Riyadh. (SPA)
The ministers sign the MoU in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, India Sign MoU to Strengthen Cultural Exchange

The ministers sign the MoU in Riyadh. (SPA)
The ministers sign the MoU in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan held talks on Sunday with his Indian counterpart Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who is visiting Saudi Arabia to participate in the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, held in Riyadh.

The ministers discussed the strong cultural relations between the Kingdom and India and explored ways to boost cooperation in the cultural sector.

They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange across a wide range of fields, including heritage, museums, theater and performing arts, film, fashion, music, culinary arts, visual arts, architecture and design, libraries, literature, publishing and translation, traditional arts and crafts, and Arabic language education.

The MoU also includes provisions for the exchange of expertise in projects related to heritage preservation, as well as participation in cultural festivals and events in both countries.