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Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic Discuss Was to Improve Cultural Ties

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic Discuss Was to Improve Cultural Ties

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan and Dominican Republic Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Andy Rodríguez Durán held on Thursday a meeting in Riyadh.

During the meeting at the commission’s headquarters, they discussed cultural ties between the two nations and means of bolstering them.

Their discussions also centered on various programs and initiatives undertaken by the commission aimed at fostering cultural exchange with other civilizations and sharing expertise.

The initiatives also aim to promote collaboration among writers, intellectuals, and translators.

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Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
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Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has crowned the winners of the third Dubai Festival for Youth Music during a ceremony hosted at Etihad Museum, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.

The festival is geared toward elevating the local music sector, discovering emerging talent, inspiring them to pursue their creative passion, and contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, WAM said.

The closing ceremony was attended by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, and poet Dr. Aref Alshaikh, who was honoured with the ‘Music Personality of the Year’ award in recognition of his longstanding literary contributions and influential role in enriching the local cultural landscape.

The event also welcomed the festival’s jury members, including composer Mohammad Malulla, maestro Fadel Hamidi, and artist Jasem Mohamed, WAM said.
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists, who unleashed their creativity through captivating musical and vocal performances. These were eagerly followed by the jury and audience, showcasing diverse skills in singing, music composition, instrumental performance, and more.