13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register
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13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 13,040 new urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, increasing the number of documented sites in Saudi Arabia to 17,495.
The commission is committed to preserving and managing urban heritage sites with high efficiency, emphasizing their cultural significance, and raising public awareness about their importance, SPA reported.
The newly registered sites are found in various regions: 1,950 in Riyadh, 3,273 in Madinah, 1,531 in Al-Baha, 1,525 in Hail, 1,400 in Qassim, 972 in Aseer, 762 in the Eastern Region, 571 in Makkah, 363 in Al-Jouf, 351 in Jazan, 200 in Najran, 107 in Tabuk, and 35 in the Northern Borders.
The Heritage Commission continues to identify and register urban heritage sites throughout the Kingdom. This process is guided by the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law, which facilitates research and the discovery of heritage sites, employing advanced global technologies and practices to preserve, document, and protect them.
The commission is also creating a comprehensive database of heritage sites to ensure their effective management.
Citizens and stakeholders are encouraged to report urban heritage sites and buildings for registration on the Heritage Commission’s official platforms, including its online service portal at https://contactcenter.moc.gov.sa, its official X (formerly Twitter) account, and its regional branches.
The commission underscored the vital role of public awareness and community participation in preserving and enhancing the Kingdom’s heritage.



Riyadh Art Announces Tuwaiq Int’l Sculpture Symposium 2025 with 30 Artists from 23 Countries

Riyadh Art Announces Tuwaiq Int’l Sculpture Symposium 2025 with 30 Artists from 23 Countries
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Riyadh Art Announces Tuwaiq Int’l Sculpture Symposium 2025 with 30 Artists from 23 Countries

Riyadh Art Announces Tuwaiq Int’l Sculpture Symposium 2025 with 30 Artists from 23 Countries

The Riyadh Art Program announced the participating artists for the 6th Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The event, set to take place at ROSHN Waterfront (RWF), will run from January 15 to February 8, under the theme "From Time to Time: The Pleasure of the Journey in Its Difficulties." A follow-up exhibition showcasing the completed sculptures will be held from February 12 to 24.

A flagship project of the Riyadh Art Program, launched on March 19, 2019, the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium seeks to foster artistic and cultural exchange through community partnerships, workshops, panel discussions, and various activities. It also aims to integrate artistic practices into the cultural landscape of Riyadh.

The registration period for the symposium's sixth edition drew significant global interest, with more than 750 applications submitted from 80 countries. An independent committee of art and sculpture experts evaluated the submissions, ultimately selecting 30 artists from 23 countries to create public art sculptures using locally sourced stones, further enriching Riyadh’s cultural fabric.

The sixth edition will be curated by architect and artist Sebastián Betancur-Montoya and sculpture specialist Dr. Manal Al-Harbi.

Betancur-Montoya remarked: "We celebrate the constant challenges faced by artists this year. These challenges are a major source of inspiration, allowing everyone to create a legacy that bridges the past, present, and future in innovative and humane ways."