عربي English Türkçe اردو فارسى
Logo
Latest News
Culture

Hira Cultural District Launches 'Glory Makers' Event on Founding Day Celebrations

The event continues until next Thursday -SPA
The event continues until next Thursday -SPA
TT
TT

Hira Cultural District Launches 'Glory Makers' Event on Founding Day Celebrations

The event continues until next Thursday -SPA
The event continues until next Thursday -SPA

The "Glory Makers" event, held as part of the Founding Day's celebrations at Hira Cultural District, has garnered significant attention and a high turnout from visitors. The event, which continues until next Thursday, has attracted various segments of society, SPA reported.
Visitors to Hira Cultural District donned traditional Founding Day attire, rode horses, and recalled stories from the past through rich experiences that celebrate the Kingdom's cultural heritage.
Numerous activities were organized in engaging formats that highlight the vast cultural and historical aspects of the Saudi state's various stages.
The event featured a wide range of activities, including cultural and entertainment offerings, children's services, and a variety of cafés, restaurants, and seating areas for both individuals and families, ensuring a memorable tourist experience for all community groups.

Most Viewed

 
 
Culture

Red Sea Film Festival Partners with Annecy to Boost Saudi Animation Industry and Talent

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
TT
TT

Red Sea Film Festival Partners with Annecy to Boost Saudi Animation Industry and Talent

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced a strategic three-year partnership with the CITIA, organizer of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, formalized by a memorandum of understanding signed in Jeddah by Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Faisal Baltyuor and CITIA CEO Mickaël Marin.

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence.

The partnership will launch key initiatives starting in 2026, including developing Saudi talent and expanding international collaboration through professional networking and knowledge exchange, and establishing an annual program at the Culture Square in Historic Jeddah featuring Annecy Festival works, workshops, and family events.

The initiatives also include the implementation of training workshops and exchange programs in collaboration with CITIA's network.

Culture

Seminar Highlights Saudi Sports as Medium for Global Cultural and Media Exchange

The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
TT
TT

Seminar Highlights Saudi Sports as Medium for Global Cultural and Media Exchange

The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA

The Jeddah International Book Fair 2025 hosted a seminar on the role of sports as a medium for cultural and media exchange, highlighting the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017, driven by official support that has attracted global talents.

By attracting global stars, Saudi Arabia is building new communication bridges worldwide, establishing Saudi sports as a key destination for millions of international viewers. This movement confirms the Kingdom's growing presence as a global cultural and sports destination.

The Jeddah International Book Fair serves as a prominent platform supporting this intellectual and cultural exchange.

Culture

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content
TT
TT

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

The “SaudiPedia” initiative, affiliated with the Ministry of Media, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Museums Commission, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, to document information related to Saudi museums and enrich the digital content associated with them through reliable sources and a precise scientific methodology.

The agreement stipulates enhancing Saudi museums’ presence in the digital sphere and showcasing their cultural and educational roles through collaboration among national entities specialized in documentation and knowledge production, SPA reported.

It also aims to develop comprehensive museum content covering the history of museums, their collections, and their pioneers, in addition to training personnel in digital documentation and knowledge-editing skills and facilitating the exchange of expertise between SaudiPedia and the Museums Commission, thereby contributing to the establishment of an integrated knowledge base on the museum sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

SaudiPedia further supports its textual content with multimedia and updates it regularly to keep pace with the Kingdom’s cultural, civilizational, historical, and natural geographic richness, publishing its content in Arabic and five other languages.