Jeddah's Historic Beit Al Kottab Reopens as Irth Café and Store

The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
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Jeddah's Historic Beit Al Kottab Reopens as Irth Café and Store

The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Culture's Historic Jeddah Program has successfully restored and rehabilitated Beit Al Kottab, a historic building in the city's UNESCO World Heritage site.

The beautifully preserved building now houses Irth Café and Store, a new platform showcasing Saudi culinary arts.
Located on Gold Street, Irth Café offers visitors a unique experience reflecting Saudi culture. The café is open daily except for Sundays, from 12 noon to 11 pm.
The Historic Jeddah Program's goal is to revitalize the area, preserve its heritage, and enhance the visitor experience. Through careful restoration and rehabilitation, the program aims to transform historic buildings into vibrant cultural and commercial spaces.



Dubai Culture Explores Digital Publishing Trends

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) logo
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) logo
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Dubai Culture Explores Digital Publishing Trends

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) logo
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) logo

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the third edition of the Digital Publishing Forum, set to take place on September 18 at the Etihad Museum.

The forum aims to highlight trends in digital publishing, its economic impact, and the challenges it faces, while encouraging publishers and experts to present innovative solutions to support and expand the digital publishing industry in the UAE.

The forum, organized under the Ta’beer platform, reflects Dubai Culture’s commitment to enhancing the cultural movement in Dubai.

The event will feature a series of panel discussions and interactive workshops with prominent figures in the UAE’s literary and publishing sector.

Keynote speakers will include Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council; Dr. Saeed Al Marri, Chief Information Security Officer at Dubai Police, and Ibrahim Khadem, Director of the Media Regulation Office at the UAE Media Council.