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Saudi Arabia Celebrates Years of Cultural Icons

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Years of Cultural Icons
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Saudi Arabia Celebrates Years of Cultural Icons

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Years of Cultural Icons

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture has designated the past four years as celebrations of key national cultural symbols to deepen cultural engagement and promote Saudi heritage, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.
Initiated in 2020, the "Year of Arabic Calligraphy" highlighted the art form's significance in Arab culture. Extended into 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative aimed to elevate calligraphy's status and promote its integration into daily life.
Following this, 2022 was declared the "Year of Saudi Coffee", showcasing the beverage's cultural and economic importance. The campaign emphasized Saudi Arabia's coffee and its unique qualities and role in the nation's heritage.
The "Year of Arabic Poetry" in 2023 built on these successes and accentuated its enduring influence on Arab culture.
This year, the "Year of the Camel", was recently announced by the Cabinet, acknowledging the animal's deep-rooted historical and cultural significance to the Arabian Peninsula. Camels represent a significant aspect of the nation's heritage.
These initiatives, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, are aimed at preserving and promoting Saudi culture on both a national and global scale, underscoring their significance.

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‘Ithra’ Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
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‘Ithra’ Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has won the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in the “built projects” category during the award's inaugural ceremony, which was organized by the Architecture and Design Commission in Riyadh.
Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity that contributes to enriching the cultural life in the Kingdom, SPA reported.
He stated that the award-winning building is distinguished by its architectural design, which harmonizes with the local environment, using modern and sustainable construction materials.
The building was designed to be environmentally friendly by incorporating renewable energy technologies and highly efficient water management, Al-Rashid noted.
He also said that the award underscores the status of Ithra as a leading cultural institution, contributing to the enhancement of the Kingdom's architectural and cultural identity as well as continuing to offer an exceptional educational and cultural experience to visitors through this unique architectural building.