Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Saudi Society for Culture Partner to Preserve Traditional Crafts

The MoU was signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz. (SPA)
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Saudi Society for Culture Partner to Preserve Traditional Crafts

The MoU was signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz. (SPA)

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts (SASCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration on various projects, initiatives, and events, leveraging SASCA's rich publications to support DGDA's mission.

The MoU, signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz, entails empowering Saudi artists and implementing art acquisition programs that will elevate the aesthetic appeal of significant locations within Diriyah and the historic At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The memorandum encompasses a wide range of collaborative efforts, including the organization of national events and holidays, the revival of musical performances, and the use of DGDA’s facilities, theaters, and cultural assets for the SASCA's programs and projects.

Furthermore, the MoU sets the stage for joint initiatives that promote community engagement, providing training and empowerment opportunities for the people of Diriyah, as well as innovative cultural and artistic programs aimed at enriching the local community.

This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both parties to increase appreciation for and participation in the cultural and artistic sectors, empower artists and talented individuals in this field, and document their efforts to revitalize the cultural landscape of Saudi Arabia.



Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)
Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)
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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)
Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with UNESCO, launched its international conference titled “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia,” to be held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on April 29 and 30.

The conference is held under UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” program and will host leading experts, institutions concerned with historical memory, and cultural policymakers. It will discuss ways to utilize documentary heritage in supporting education, promoting cultural dialogue, and advancing sustainable development goals in Saudi Arabia and the Arab region.

Alongside the conference, an exhibition titled “Words on Memory: A Window into Saudi Arabia’s Documentary Heritage” is being held at UNESCO headquarters from April 28 to May 2. It will showcase archival materials and historical narratives of the Kingdom, in partnership with national memory institutions, for the first time internationally.

The initiative reflects RCU’s commitment to preserving AlUla’s natural and cultural heritage in support of Saudi Vision 2030 and to establishing AlUla as a regional center for cultural leadership and heritage-driven development.

The conference also extends RCU’s partnership with UNESCO under the “Memory of the World” program and the Kingdoms Institute, reaffirming their joint efforts in documentary heritage preservation, capacity building, and global knowledge exchange.