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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Diriyah with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Séjournet. SPA
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Diriyah with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Séjournet. SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Diriyah with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Séjournet. SPA
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Diriyah with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Séjournet. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has met in Diriyah with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Séjournet.

Prince Badr praised the distinguished relations between Saudi Arabia and France, citing the existing work between the two countries in the cultural fields.

Monday’s meeting paid tribute to Saudi Arabia’s participation, represented by the Ministry of Culture, in the International Year of the Camelids march, which was organized on April 20 in Paris by the French Federation for the Development of Camels in France and Europe.

Also highlighted was the outcome of the recent meeting of the Saudi Culture Minister with French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in which the most prominent areas of cooperation and cultural exchange between governmental and private institutions in both countries were highlighted.

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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah” categories, marking the end of an exceptional event held under the theme “Pride of Its People.”

The festival aimed to elevate camels as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and as a source of both local and global pride and interest.
Spanning more than 30 days, the festival featured over 320 competitive rounds, including Mazayen, Hajij, Tabaa, and camel races.

The event showcased a variety of camel types, such as Majahim, Wadah, Shaqah, Hamr, Safar, Shaal, Asayel, Sawahel, and hybrid camels, according to SPA.
Dedicated categories were organized for both individual and group competitions, drawing extensive participation from camel owners across the Gulf region, the Arab world, and beyond. Notably, the festival featured the Princess Nourah’s Round, exclusively for women, highlighting their contributions to camel heritage.
The final day was a cultural celebration, with diverse activities for attendees. The cultural tent hosted various programs, including Hanna Lahaa performances, camel owners’ celebrations, and vibrant camel processions entering the Rimat gates to be showcased before judging panels. Presentations on algorithm-based judging stages captivated audiences, culminating in the announcement of results, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.