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Saudi Culture Ministry to Honor Graduates of Cultural Scholarship Program

Saudi Culture Ministry to Honor Graduates of Cultural Scholarship Program
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Saudi Culture Ministry to Honor Graduates of Cultural Scholarship Program

Saudi Culture Ministry to Honor Graduates of Cultural Scholarship Program

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will hold Thursday a ceremony honoring graduates of the Cultural Scholarship Program, which provides high-quality educational opportunities for students to pursue cultural and arts disciplines at prestigious international universities.
The ceremony, to be held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, will highlight the graduates' achievements and their contributions in their respective fields of study, according to SPA.
It will also present the program's outcomes and profound impact on nurturing cultural talents and cultivating competencies that are instrumental in propelling the cultural movement forward.
Launched in 2019 as one of the ministry's initiatives, the Cultural Scholarship Program is the first such program in the Kingdom's history. It offers students a comprehensive support package that covers study costs, living expenses, health insurance and travel tickets.

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Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, France Deepen Cultural Cooperation with New Executive Programs

The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Kingdom.

The meeting culminated in the signing of executive programs with leading French cultural institutions to strengthen cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships in heritage, museums, libraries, film, and other cultural sectors.

The initiatives promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and innovation through shared expertise and resources. Key areas of collaboration include heritage preservation, archaeological research, creative industries, manuscripts, and cinema.

Activities under the programs encompass training artisans, conducting archaeological surveys, organizing educational workshops, facilitating exhibitions, showcasing manuscripts, and nurturing talent in film and related fields.

The efforts emphasize knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the preservation and advancement of cultural heritage.

The executive programs were signed with the following institutions:
• National Monuments Center
• Operator of Heritage and Cultural Real Estate Projects
• French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle
• National Library of France
• Grand Palais
• National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image
• National Institute of Cultural Heritage of France
• The National School of Photography of Arles
The agreements represent a significant milestone in Saudi-French cultural relations, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing global cultural heritage and fostering innovation in the arts.
Both nations continue to build on their longstanding relationship, contributing to global cultural dialogue and enriching their respective cultural landscapes.