Saudi Museums Commission Opens ‘In the Night’ Exhibition in Diriyah

The exhibition runs until May 20. SPA
The exhibition runs until May 20. SPA
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Saudi Museums Commission Opens ‘In the Night’ Exhibition in Diriyah

The exhibition runs until May 20. SPA
The exhibition runs until May 20. SPA

The Museums Commission has opened the 'In the Night' exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah's Jax District.

The exhibition, which runs until May 20, features unique and creative artworks by about 30 artists from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, India, Japan, Argentina, Croatia, Pakistan, Australia, Mexico, France and Britain.

The artworks on display varied between paintings, installations, and sculptures that expressed the artists' perspective of the mystery, beauty, and dimensions of the night.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, the commission will hold various cultural events, including seminars, poetry nights and art workshops to create an enjoyable experience for the visitors.



GCC Culture Ministers Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
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GCC Culture Ministers Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq participated on Thursday in the 28th meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) culture ministers in Doha on behalf of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.

The meeting, chaired by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari minister of culture and president of the current session, discussed topics aimed at enhancing cultural cooperation and exchange among GCC countries, including the GCC Cultural Strategy 2020-2030, and the annual plan for joint cultural events and activities.

The ministers also discussed the vision for developing joint work between the culture and tourism sectors in GCC countries, the Translation and Arabization Center, the promotion of the Arabic language, book fairs, the Cultural Statistics Platform, and international cultural cooperation.