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Saudi Arabia Unveils ‘Discover Culture’ Platform: An Integrated Interactive Hub for Cultural Events

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the beta launch of the 'Discover Culture' platform
The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the beta launch of the 'Discover Culture' platform
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Saudi Arabia Unveils ‘Discover Culture’ Platform: An Integrated Interactive Hub for Cultural Events

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the beta launch of the 'Discover Culture' platform
The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the beta launch of the 'Discover Culture' platform

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the beta launch of the 'Discover Culture' platform, an integrated interactive platform for exploring cultural events and purchasing tickets.

The platform covers all cultural events and festivals for the public, benefiting a wide target audience, including citizens, residents and tourists.

Managed by a specialized team under the ministry, it provides the latest news and events in one place, allowing users to buy and reserve tickets. The platform supports the Ministry of Culture's efforts to establish a globally recognized cultural events and festivals system aligned with the objectives of the National Strategy for Culture in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.

The platform aims to unify cultural activities across the Kingdom's regions and cities, offering a centralized platform for browsing and purchasing tickets, accessible through the website: https://dc.moc.gov.sa/

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Threatened by Israeli Airstrikes, Lebanon’s Cultural Sites Get Increased Protection from UN

Rubble lies at the site of the historic “Al-Manshiya” building damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, near the Roman ruins of Baalbek, in the eastern city of Baalbek, Lebanon November 7, 2024. (Reuters)
Rubble lies at the site of the historic “Al-Manshiya” building damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, near the Roman ruins of Baalbek, in the eastern city of Baalbek, Lebanon November 7, 2024. (Reuters)
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Threatened by Israeli Airstrikes, Lebanon’s Cultural Sites Get Increased Protection from UN

Rubble lies at the site of the historic “Al-Manshiya” building damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, near the Roman ruins of Baalbek, in the eastern city of Baalbek, Lebanon November 7, 2024. (Reuters)
Rubble lies at the site of the historic “Al-Manshiya” building damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, near the Roman ruins of Baalbek, in the eastern city of Baalbek, Lebanon November 7, 2024. (Reuters)

A specialized United Nations agency granted on Monday provisional enhanced protection to 34 cultural properties in Lebanon, including the World Heritage sites of Baalbek and Tyre, following recent Israeli strikes near them.

“Non-compliance with these clauses would constitute serious violations of the 1954 Hague Convention and would constitute potential grounds for prosecution,” the UN cultural and scientific agency UNESCO said in a statement. The decision also includes financial and technical assistance to safeguard Lebanon’s heritage.

The decision was made during an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property that was held in Paris on Monday, at the request of Lebanese authorities.

This move comes amid mounting threats to Lebanon’s cultural sites. On Nov. 7, an Israeli airstrike destroyed an Ottoman-era building near the UNESCO-listed Roman temples of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said: “UNESCO has a deep and long-standing cooperation with Lebanon. We will spare no effort to provide all the expertise and assistance needed to protect its exceptional heritage.”

In addition to legal protections, UNESCO said it has been implementing measures such as satellite monitoring, risk management training and emergency relocation of movable artifacts.