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Saudi Ministry of Culture Celebrates Yemeni Orchestra in Riyadh

The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) further enhanced the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing its efforts to preserve heritage. - SPA
The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) further enhanced the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing its efforts to preserve heritage. - SPA
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Saudi Ministry of Culture Celebrates Yemeni Orchestra in Riyadh

The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) further enhanced the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing its efforts to preserve heritage. - SPA
The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) further enhanced the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing its efforts to preserve heritage. - SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Yemeni Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, hosted a cultural celebration of the Yemeni Orchestra at the King Fahad Cultural Centre in Riyadh. The event was attended by Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Altouq and Yemen's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Moammar Al-Eryani.
According to a press release issued by the Culture Ministry, the event showcased the Yemeni musical and cultural heritage, blending traditional melodies with contemporary compositions. Famous Yemeni artists delivered captivating performances that highlighted the abundant musical traditions of Aden, Sana'a and Hadhramaut, alongside Saudi musicians, revealing the two nations' shared cultural legacies, SPA reported.
According to the release, the orchestra, conducted by known Yemeni composer Mohamed Al-Ghoom, performed in two 45-minute sets. Captivating audiences, the first segment opened with the lively rhythms of Mizmar Al-Habish, followed by beloved songs such as Nabdh Al-Madhy and Ma Alina. The second segment began with Amwaj Alliqa, transitioning seamlessly to songs that trailed including the Yemeni Medley and Ghaddar Allayl. The celebration concluded with a medley of Saudi songs, comprising classics such as Watani AlHabeeb and Anta Malek. The show ended with a heartfelt rendition of Yemen's national anthem, Watan.
In addition to the musical performance, the event featured activities organized by the Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture.
Attendees visited exhibitions where traditional musical instruments such as the oud, qanun and simsimiyya were on display.
The commission also participated with the Saudi Music Memory initiative, which documents and preserves the Kingdom's musical history up to the mid-1980s and the Saudi Trouq initiative, with musical performances blending traditional instruments from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) further enhanced the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing its efforts to preserve heritage.
The celebration underscores the Kingdom's commitment to fostering cultural exchange and collaboration. By highlighting the abundant heritage of the two nations, the event further strengthened cultural ties and offered a unique musical experience that celebrated their shared heritage and bond.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Awareness Campaign on Cultural Significance of Museums

Saudi Arabia Launches Awareness Campaign on Cultural Significance of Museums
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Saudi Arabia Launches Awareness Campaign on Cultural Significance of Museums

Saudi Arabia Launches Awareness Campaign on Cultural Significance of Museums

The Saudi Museums Commission announced the launch of “Telling Tomorrow’s Story” campaign, which aims at raising awareness of museums’ role in preserving history and cultural heritage, strengthening national identity, and promoting new forms of creative expression.

The campaign motto embodies the Museums Commission’s forward-looking vision centered on innovation, preservation of historical and contemporary cultural treasures and practices, and fostering creativity for generations to come. Through “Telling Tomorrow’s Story” campaign, the Museums Commission presents museums as spaces where the past is kept safe, and where the future takes shape, SPA reported.
According to a statement issued by the Museums Commission on Sunday, the campaign includes digital content that showcases the museums and cultural centers under the Museums Commission’s authority, including: the National Museum, Al-Masmak Palace Museum, Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art at Jax (SAMoCA@Jax), Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), in Riyadh, and the Tariq Abdulhakim Museum in Jeddah. It also introduces future museums under development that are poised to enrich the Kingdom’s cultural landscape, in particular the Black Gold Museum in Riyadh and the Red Sea Museum in Jeddah.
As part of its efforts to preserve Saudi heritage and highlight its diversity, the Commission also announced the development of museums in 11 regions of the Kingdom, as follows: Al-Qassim, Al-Jouf, Aseer, Tabuk, Hail, Najran, Arar, Dammam, Makkah, Jazan, and Al-Baha. Under the motto “Our Saudi Story,” the regional museums will celebrate the cultural elements that make up Saudi history, heritage, and identity, collectively weaving the story of the Kingdom’s diverse cultural tapestry and rich history. In addition to displaying permanent collections, these museums will offer temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, thus becoming inclusive spaces of knowledge, wonder, and community for all.
The statement added that the motto “Telling Tomorrow’s Story” reflects the Museums Commission’s commitment to sustainability, be it through documenting and preserving cultural heritage for future generations, or through integrating environmentally friendly practices into the design and operation of museums.
With “Telling Tomorrow’s Story”, the Museums Commission presents museums as more than just spaces – they are gateways to the rich stories of Saudi Arabia’s past, present and future.