More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)
The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)
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More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)
The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran concluded its Founding Day celebrations, attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture through historical exhibits, Sadu storytelling, Arabic calligraphy, and other immersive experiences, offering a vivid portrayal of the Kingdom’s rich heritage.

The program featured a variety of activities, including workshops, traditional crafts, Bisht weaving, leather crafting, soap making, and a special session titled "Aljareed Aroma." The Children's Museum also hosted engaging experiences tailored for younger visitors.

Visitors explored historical narratives through crafts, storytelling, and the "Craft and Story" activity, which highlighted traditional craftsmanship. Additionally, documentaries on Saudi cuisine and coffee provided further insight into the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.



Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Tour Diriyah 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Tour Diriyah 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, accompanied on Tuesday US President Donald Trump on a tour of Diriyah.

The tour included the At-Turaif Historic District, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of the Saudi state.

The Crown Prince and Trump watched a traditional Saudi folk performance and posed for a commemorative photo in front of Salwa Palace, the former seat of governance during the First Saudi State.

The tour also featured a presentation on the Diriyah Project.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump visit the old district of Diriyah on the outskirts of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on May 13, 2025. (AFP)

Trump had arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday – the first stop of a tour of the Gulf that will take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Speaking at the Saudi-US Investment Forum earlier, he hailed the partnership between Riyadh and Washington, saying their relationship "has been a bedrock of security and prosperity."