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Saudi Heritage Commission to Organize GCC Society for History and Archaeology Forum

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Saudi Heritage Commission to Organize GCC Society for History and Archaeology Forum

The Saudi Heritage Commission logo
The Saudi Heritage Commission logo

Riyadh is set to host on Wednesday the 23rd session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Society for History and Archaeology Forum.

Co-organized by the Heritage Commission and the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah), the forum aims to exchange expertise, discuss scientific studies on the history of the GCC countries, and explore future work to enhance cooperation among the participating countries.

The forum's scientific sessions will cover various topics related to the history and cultural heritage of the GCC countries, including prehistoric and ancient historical periods, as well as Islamic history. The forum will also discuss modern and contemporary history of the Gulf region and the most prominent historical and archaeological issues in the history of the Arabian Peninsula.

The GCC Society for History and Archaeology was established in 1997 with the aim of enhancing scientific research in the heritage and history sectors and highlighting the region's heritage and archaeological assets.

The Heritage Commission noted that organizing this scientific forum follows a series of cultural events it organizes to preserve and develop the sector and to highlight the Kingdom's culture.

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A Night of Cultural Exchange Through Music: ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Performs in London

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
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A Night of Cultural Exchange Through Music: ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Performs in London

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission

The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ is set to enchant London with an evening of cultural and musical performances at the historic Westminster Central Hall on Saturday.

The event comes following performances at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, and Metropolitan Opera Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.

Th event is a unique celebration of the diverse musical heritage of Saudi Arabia, as well as an artistic and cultural collaboration with the United Kingdom.

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening extravaganza of intercultural collaboration. The orchestras will perform both traditional Saudi songs and British classical compositions, showcasing the musical heritage and cultural diversity of Saudi Arabia.

The performance will also include joint and solo performances, as well as a musical medley finale.

CEO of the Music Commission Paul Pacifico emphasized the significance of the event in sharing Saudi culture with the world: “The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ concert series exemplify our commitment to cultural exchange on the world stage,” he said.

“Music is unique in its ability to communicate across languages and borders and to help foster mutual understanding and appreciation. I very much look forward to our collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and to the chance to introduce music from Saudi Arabia to a UK audience.”

The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ is led by the Saudi Music Commission, one of eleven sector-specific cultural commissions under the Saudi Ministry of Culture.