Saudi Culture Ministry Commemorates Conclusion of ‘Year of Arabic Poetry 2023’

The Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture
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Saudi Culture Ministry Commemorates Conclusion of ‘Year of Arabic Poetry 2023’

The Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has celebrated the conclusion of the "Year of Arabic Poetry 2023" initiative, which was supervised by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission (LPTC).
During the celebration ceremony, which was held at Mayadeen Hall – Diriyah and was attended by the CEO of LPTC, Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan, and several senior officials, the Commission’s partners who contributed to the programs of the Year of Arabic Poetry were honored.
The "Year of Arabic Poetry 2023" emerged with pride in its authentic Arabic content and its pivotal value in Arab culture throughout the history of the Arabs. It is rooted in the influence of the Arabian Peninsula, which has been a historical home for poetry and poets, serving as a wellspring of literary masterpieces since ancient times.
Through the Year of Arabic Poetry, the Ministry of Culture has endeavored to support Arab poetry, celebrating both its historical and contemporary poets.
This initiative aims to illuminate various poetic genres and purposes while improving its significance in life and society.
The Ministry has achieved this through a series of cultural initiatives, activities, and events held throughout the year.



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.