French President Visits AlUla's Historical Landmarks

The tour took the visitors to several other ancient historical sites and landmarks in AlUla - SPA
The tour took the visitors to several other ancient historical sites and landmarks in AlUla - SPA
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French President Visits AlUla's Historical Landmarks

The tour took the visitors to several other ancient historical sites and landmarks in AlUla - SPA
The tour took the visitors to several other ancient historical sites and landmarks in AlUla - SPA

French President Emmanuel Macron began his visit to AlUla Governorate on Wednesday by exploring the historic "Al-Hijr" region, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accompanied by a delegation including Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi, and other Saudi and French officials, Macron explored significant archaeological sites like Qasr al-Farid, known for its distinctive rock formation with ancient tombs, columns adorned with engravings, and decorative stone elements, all pointing to its historical significance.
They also visited the "Qasr al-Bint" archaeological site, known for its unique construction from the pre-Islamic era in AlUla's historic Al-Hijr region, and "Al-Diwan", a historical landmark in the northeastern part of Al-Hijr that resembles an open-air theater set amidst Al-Hijr's natural landscape, and features a narrow path carved into a rock formation named "Al-Diwan", SPA reported.

Surrounded by columns and stonewalls adorned with intricate architectural designs, "Al-Diwan" provides insight into the architectural styles of ancient civilizations.
The tour took the visitors to several other ancient historical sites and landmarks in AlUla, which attract tourists from all over the world. These sites are meticulously preserved by RCU, the Ministry of Culture, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and other concerned bodies; they represent a heritage that reflects the essence of AlUla and the civilizations that have inhabited the region over time.



World of Silence: Riyadh Sculpture Exhibition Celebrates Language of Silence

The exhibition is part of the Art Week Riyadh. SPA
The exhibition is part of the Art Week Riyadh. SPA
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World of Silence: Riyadh Sculpture Exhibition Celebrates Language of Silence

The exhibition is part of the Art Week Riyadh. SPA
The exhibition is part of the Art Week Riyadh. SPA

As part of the inaugural Art Week Riyadh, "A World of Silence" exhibition creates an open artistic dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Egypt through sculptures showcasing unique visions and diverse artistic expressions from artists of both nations, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Focusing on silence as a powerful artistic language, this exhibition offers a contemplative experience. The sculptures on display encourage a sensory engagement with shapes, masses, and spaces, embodying the fusion of concept and material and showcasing sculpture's ability to surpass the limitations of language, time, and culture, SPA said.
The sculpture exhibition acts as a visual bridge connecting people and places, exploring the emotional and symbolic depths of the art. It invites quiet contemplation and detailed immersion, encouraging interpretations that move beyond surface form to reveal profound meaning, it said.
The exhibition is part of the Art Week Riyadh series of events, which encompasses more than 100 activities in various locations across the capital. It contributes to enhancing the status of visual arts in the cultural landscape, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 towards supporting creative industries and empowering artists locally and internationally, SPA added.