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2nd Edition of AlUla Camel Cup Announced by RCU

This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
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2nd Edition of AlUla Camel Cup Announced by RCU

This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) said that the second edition of AlUla Camel Cup will be held in collaboration with the Saudi Camel Federation in the Old Oasis from April 24 to 27, 2024.
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel", which the Kingdom declared in recognition of the significant cultural value of the camel and its enduring link to Saudi Arabian heritage.
According to SPA, significant cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners, encourage participation and raise the level of the competition.
RCU Chief Sports Officer Ziad Alsuhaibani said that AlUla Camel Cup is a prominent event in the global camel competitions, and that it strengthens the Kingdom's position as a premier global hub for heritage sports.
RCU's Vice President of Destination Management and Marketing Rami AlMoallim said that AlUla Camel Cup resonates with the passion of Saudi society, and has a deep cultural significance as it reflects the Kingdom's enduring heritage and traditions.
The success of the inaugural tournament last year emphasized the importance of camels in Arab culture, seamlessly connecting the past with the present.

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Saudi Museums Commission, Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait Seek to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. SPA
The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. SPA
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Saudi Museums Commission, Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait Seek to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. SPA
The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. SPA

The Saudi Museums Commission and the Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cultural cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of museums, exhibitions, and specialized scientific content related to Islamic heritage.

The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to deepen cultural relations between the Kingdom and Kuwait.

The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab.

It outlines several areas of joint cooperation, including the exchange of research and scientific publications, the potential lending of artifacts from the Tareq Rajab Museum to regional museums affiliated with the Commission, and the exchange of temporary exhibitions to enrich cultural offerings and enhance the value of museum collections in both countries.

The agreement also provides for the formation of a joint working group of specialists to activate the agreed areas of cooperation and to develop implementation plans for the exchange of knowledge and documentation in support of this partnership.

Khazindar stressed that the signing of the memorandum reflects the Museums Commission’s commitment to establishing strategic partnerships with long-standing private museums in the Arab region.

She highlighted the significance of the Tareq Rajab Museum as one of the leading institutions dedicated to Islamic art and heritage, saying the new collaboration will support cultural and knowledge exchange initiatives across the museum sector.

Rajab expressed his pride in the partnership, affirming that it marks an important step toward connecting museum experiences across the Gulf and strengthening the presence of Islamic heritage in specialized exhibitions.

The memorandum is part of the Museums Commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural presence and strengthen regional partnerships in line with Saudi Vision 2030.