Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival
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Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Arabia’s Theater and Performing Arts Commission announced on Wednesday that it will host the 14th edition of the Gulf Theater Festival in Riyadh in September.

Held under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event will take place from September 10 to 17.

Hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, the event will be a cultural and theatrical gathering of artists and creative talents from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The festival will feature several theatrical performances by artists from across the GCC, along with a wide range of cultural and artistic events.

The events will serve as a foundation for knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and intellectual dialogue to advance the theater scene in the GCC.

The festival will also include Gulf theatrical performances, seminars, and workshops.



ICESCO Issues Study on Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries

ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
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ICESCO Issues Study on Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries

ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)
ICESCO issues study on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property in Arab countries. (SPA)

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) on Monday issued a new study entitled "Legislative Mechanisms for Combating Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Arab Countries".

The study aims to provide a legal framework for protecting cultural properties in the organization's member states.
It offers practical solutions to strengthen the legal and institutional capacity of Arab countries in light of the growing challenges. It aims to foster coordination and the exchange of expertise in the best legislative practices, and to address gaps in national laws.
ICESCO stressed its commitment to protecting cultural heritage and strengthening laws used to combat the growing threat of illegal trafficking of cultural assets.