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Belgian Delegation Visits Saudi National Museum

Belgium's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Pascal Gregoir and his accompanying delegation visited the Saudi National Museum at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, in Riyadh.
Belgium's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Pascal Gregoir and his accompanying delegation visited the Saudi National Museum at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, in Riyadh.
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Belgian Delegation Visits Saudi National Museum

Belgium's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Pascal Gregoir and his accompanying delegation visited the Saudi National Museum at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, in Riyadh.
Belgium's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Pascal Gregoir and his accompanying delegation visited the Saudi National Museum at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, in Riyadh.

Belgium's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Pascal Gregoir, and his accompanying delegation and officials from Belgian companies specializing in museum solutions, visited the Saudi National Museum at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, in Riyadh, SPA said on Thursday.
During his visit, the Belgian ambassador toured the museum, which consists of eight exhibition halls.
He also viewed the museum's collections and the rich cultural content dating back thousands of years.
The Belgian ambassador also toured the exhibition 'Immigration: In the Footsteps of the Messenger’, which is hosted by the Saudi National Museum in its second edition in a cultural partnership with the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra).

Gregoir checked the distinctive content of the exhibition that highlights landmarks, details of the noble prophetic journey that started from the Cave of Thawr in Makkah in the year 622 AD, heading to Quba in Madinah.

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Ninth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Starts in Al-Sayahid

The festival management has launched creative competitions that shed light on camel heritage through photography and filmmaking in a contemporary manner that appeals to younger generations. - File Photo/SPA
The festival management has launched creative competitions that shed light on camel heritage through photography and filmmaking in a contemporary manner that appeals to younger generations. - File Photo/SPA
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Ninth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Starts in Al-Sayahid

The festival management has launched creative competitions that shed light on camel heritage through photography and filmmaking in a contemporary manner that appeals to younger generations. - File Photo/SPA
The festival management has launched creative competitions that shed light on camel heritage through photography and filmmaking in a contemporary manner that appeals to younger generations. - File Photo/SPA

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival kicked off Sunday in Al-Sayahid, the southern part of Al-Dahna Desert, under the theme "Pride of Its People", continuing its mission to preserve and promote the camel as a cornerstone of Saudi cultural identity.
Camel Club Chairman of the Board of Directors Fahd bin Falah bin Hathleen said that the one-month festival reflects the great attention the wise leadership gives the national heritage. He added that the ninth edition is set to be the largest and most diverse in the festival's history, featuring more activities and a higher number of participants, which testifies to its status as a global platform celebrating heritage, and underscores its importance, locally and internationally.
Bin Hathleen said that a variety of cultural and heritage activities blending authenticity with innovation will take place at the festival, including camel beauty competitions that attract owners and visitors from around the world, SPA reported.
He also highlighted unique cultural attractions at the festival, such as the Aqilat Museum, which gives insights into the history of the Arabian Peninsula, and traditional crafts exhibitions celebrating the creativity of Saudi artisans.
Visitors can engage in interactive experiences like camel riding, milking, and feeding, which enable them to immerse themselves in Saudi Arabia's rich heritage.
According to bin Hathleen, poetry plays a central role at the festival; a poetic duel, a prominent traditional art form, is expected to draw word and creativity enthusiasts in a lively and engaging atmosphere.
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival boosts national identity and establishes the Kingdom as a global destination for cultural heritage. It is an international event that embodies authenticity, creativity, and progress.