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.



Saudi Heritage Commission Receives 146 Artifacts from Antiquities Association to Conduct Studies

Saudi Heritage Commission Receives 146 Artifacts from Antiquities Association to Conduct Studies
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Saudi Heritage Commission Receives 146 Artifacts from Antiquities Association to Conduct Studies

Saudi Heritage Commission Receives 146 Artifacts from Antiquities Association to Conduct Studies

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission received on Sunday 146 artifacts from the Antiquities Association.

The commission will conduct studies and research on the artifacts to uncover their original locations, and the ancient civilizations associated with them.

The commission conveyed its appreciation to the association's officials for this initiative, noting that it is a reflection of the strong cooperation between them.

The Heritage Commission encourages other artifact owners to take similar initiatives.

Those interested in submitting artifacts to the commission can reach out through its official social media accounts or by visiting its headquarters in Riyadh or its branches and offices around the Kingdom.