Diplomats Explore Saudi Arabia’s AlUla and its Archaeological Sites

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a visit for the accredited ambassadors of several countries and their families to explore AlUla. SPA
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a visit for the accredited ambassadors of several countries and their families to explore AlUla. SPA
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Diplomats Explore Saudi Arabia’s AlUla and its Archaeological Sites

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a visit for the accredited ambassadors of several countries and their families to explore AlUla. SPA
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a visit for the accredited ambassadors of several countries and their families to explore AlUla. SPA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a visit for the accredited ambassadors of several countries and their families to explore the AlUla Governorate and its archaeological sites.

Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari accompanied the diplomats during Wednesday’s visit.

The ambassadors were shown around the Hegra site, which is the first historical site in the Kingdom to be included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. They were given an introductory explanation about the Qasr Al-Bint and the Qasr al-Farid collections.

The visit also included the Maraya Theater, which is the world's largest building covered with mirrors.



Saudi Minister of Culture Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visits the Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visits the Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Culture Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visits the Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visits the Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, chairman of the steering committee for the Kingdom's participation in international expos, visited the Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday as part of his official visit to Japan.

Upon his arrival, the minister of culture was received by Deputy Minister of Culture and chairman of the executive committee for the Kingdom's participation in international expos Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, and several senior officials.

Prince Badr toured the sections of the national pavilion, reviewing its design and the progress of ongoing construction at the exhibition site, which is set to open in April 2025. He was briefed on the pavilion's visitor experience, which showcases the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and identity.

The pavilion presents Saudi Arabia's history in the form of a narrative, inviting visitors on a journey to explore its cultures, traditions, and values, which form the foundation of the nation’s identity. It also highlights the transformative developments currently underway in the Kingdom and its contributions to building a better future for the world.