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Saudi Artists Receive French Order of Arts and Letters at Knight Rank

The medal is one of the highest French honors awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and history. (SPA)
The medal is one of the highest French honors awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and history. (SPA)
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Saudi Artists Receive French Order of Arts and Letters at Knight Rank

The medal is one of the highest French honors awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and history. (SPA)
The medal is one of the highest French honors awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and history. (SPA)

France has awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters at the rank of Knight, in the name of the French President, Saudi artists and establishments in recognition of their exceptional contributions to art and their profound impact on the Saudi cultural scene, as well as their role in boosting Saudi-French relations through the arts.

The awardees are founder of Saudi Arabia’s Nujood Art Gallery and the Arts and Skills Institute Princess Adwaa bint Yazid bin Abdullah, contemporary artist Ahmad Mater, the first Saudi graffiti artist Noura bint Saidan, artist Muhannad Shono, and artist Sarah Ibrahim.

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ludovic Pouille presented the medals to the Saudi artists in a ceremony held in Riyadh.

The medal is one of the highest French honors awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and history.

The award reflects the unlimited support that the arts and literature sector receives from the Saudi leadership.

The French Ministry of Culture awards this medal to creative talents in the art or literature fields or to those who contribute to promoting arts and literature in France and abroad.

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Ministry of Culture to Host Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar

Ministry of Culture to Host Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar
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Ministry of Culture to Host Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar

Ministry of Culture to Host Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar

The Ministry of Culture is hosting the Saudi Cultural Week from February 18 to 21, 2025, at Darb Al Saai, Doha, in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Culture. This unmissable event brings the Kingdom’s Year of Handicrafts 2025 into the spotlight. Giving visitors an insight into the country’s diverse cultural heritage, the Saudi Cultural Week will highlight the shared values between the two nations.
Several aspects of Saudi culture will be showcased by various commissions under the Ministry of Culture and Saudi cultural institutions, SPA reported.
A group of 10 skilled Saudi artisans will present traditional arts and handicrafts, including Al-Hasawi Bisht weaving and tailoring (a traditional men’s outer cloak), Al Sadu weaving (a traditional textile), and Iqal crafting (a traditional headband). Workshops will be held and organized to increase recognition of these local art forms, featuring collaborations between Qatari and Saudi artisans.
Attendees will have the chance to discover traditional Saudi fashion and view the finest designs by leading Saudi designers. Blending traditional attire with a modern perspective, these pieces will be available for purchase.
Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s cinematic heritage, the Film Commission will be screening a selection of short films. Audience will be treated to a cinematic journey through stories that capture the essence of Saudi creativity and the country’s diverse cultural landscape.
In addition, guests will have the chance to enjoy a variety of traditional performances, ranging from music and theatre to poetry, as well as Arabic calligraphy and manuscript exhibitions with a special focus on calligraphy pens and Muqahar paper (traditional polished paper). Exhibition 13/16 will also be on show, with captivating photography and video documenting Saudi Arabia’s vibrant culture.
Moreover, the event will feature live culinary demonstrations from five top Saudi chefs. Including some of the most famous dishes from various regions, visitors can sample and savour authentic Saudi flavours in person and be inspired to cook these recipes at home. A special beverage corner will also be set up to serve traditional drinks, such as Saudi coffee – a cultural symbol of the Kingdom’s generosity and hospitality.
Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar is a celebration of heritage and fosters dialogue and collaboration. The event will include an array of activities and exhibitions showcasing the Kingdom's culture, contemporary art, architecture, culinary artistry, and more, providing a platform for shared cultural values and ongoing cooperation between the two nations.