Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Boosting Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Boosting Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq has met with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Patrick Maisonnave to discuss boosting cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Al-Touq praised France's efforts to enhance existing cultural cooperation, commending the French Ministry of Culture's support for initiatives under the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides in 2021. He highlighted the deep strategic partnership between the two nations across various cultural sectors, mainly film, heritage, museums, fashion, libraries, theater and performing arts, and visual arts.

The ambassador also praised Saudi Arabia's efforts to expand cultural relations with France in the service of both nations. He conveyed France's appreciation to Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan for his dedicated efforts to foster cooperation between the two sides.

Their talks focused on current cultural partnerships between Saudi Arabia and France, reviewing future opportunities and practical steps to promptly implement cultural cooperation and exchange.

The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Culture's Undersecretary for International Cultural Relations Eng. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Kanaan.



'Pyramid Trail' Attracts Visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
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'Pyramid Trail' Attracts Visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World
‘Pyramid Trail’ attracts visitors at Egypt Zone in Boulevard World

In the midst of the Riyadh season 2024 events, the Egypt zone in Boulevard World offers an unprecedented adventure: visitors are ushered into the "pyramid trail", a mysterious labyrinth within an intricately designed Egyptian pyramid. Here, they are challenged to use their abilities to find their way out of the labyrinth and traverse the path, the Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday.
The "pyramid trail" is just one of the many attractions in Boulevard World, which welcomes visitors every day from 4:00 pm until 1:00 am, offering them a unique opportunity to learn about ancient Egyptian artifacts in a fun and engaging way.