Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is being held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, celebrating the rich history of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.

Running until November 30, this festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture through a variety of events.

Attendees can enjoy daytime activities, exploratory tours, and night excursions inspired by ancient stories, all guided by a specialized team to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A highlight of the festival is an exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), “Masterpieces of the MANN,” hosted at the Maraya cultural venue. This exhibition showcases artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, displayed in the Kingdom for the first time.

Other unique experiences include the “Hegra After Dark” event at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, drone shows, and the Hegra Candlelit Classics series (music concerts). Visitors can also participate in the “Quest for the Ancient Kingdoms” tour in Wadi AlNaam (Valley of the Ostriches), known for its breathtaking rock formations.

“The Incense Road Experience” in AlUla’s Old Town provides an immersive journey through narrow alleys lined with traditional mud-brick buildings. This extraordinary experience blends live performances and modern technology to tell interactive stories, unveiling archaeological treasures in a captivating mix of past and present.



King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Launches Digital Toolkit

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Launches Digital Toolkit
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King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Launches Digital Toolkit

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Launches Digital Toolkit

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language released its digital toolkit under the theme "Proud of it”, as part of its preparations to celebrate World Arabic Language Day, observed annually on December 18.

The move aims to enrich the celebration of Arabic language in public and private sectors, as well as among individuals, and reflect the support the Kingdom and its wise leadership to the Arabic language, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

This initiative coincides with the World Arabic Language Day, declared by the United Nations General Assembly, which designated Arabic as one of the official working languages of the UN.

The day seeks to raise awareness about the history, culture, and development of the Arabic language through various activities and events.

The academy’s digital toolkit offers linguistic information, supportive ideas, and resources about the Arabic language. It aims to honor the language, elevate its status, support institutions and empower individuals working in the field of Arabic language ahead of World Arabic Language Day.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said this year’s celebration will be held under the theme “Arabic Language and AI – Advancing Innovation While Preserving Cultural Heritage”.