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Saudi Heritage Commission Launches Campaign to Highlight Importance of Archaeological Preservation

Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. SPA
Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. SPA
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Saudi Heritage Commission Launches Campaign to Highlight Importance of Archaeological Preservation

Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. SPA
Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. SPA

The Saudi Heritage Commission held an awareness campaign in Jeddah from June 27 to 30 to educate the community about the importance of national heritage and strengthen its role in preserving the Kingdom’s cultural and historical identity.

Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. It sought to foster a deep sense of national belonging and reinforce the principles of protecting the Kingdom’s archaeological assets.

The campaign utilized innovative interactive tools and digital platforms to reach a broad audience, maximizing the impact of its awareness messages.

This initiative is part of the commission's ongoing efforts to safeguard archaeological sites and artifacts, while drawing attention to the key challenges facing their preservation.

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities
The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities
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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities
The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities

Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the sessions of the Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh, kicked off on Wednesday, SPA reported.

The first day featured eight panel sessions with a group of local and international experts and specialists, discussing several strategic themes related to the nonprofit cultural sector.

 

The sessions addressed the sector’s role in shaping the future in light of modern trends, the importance of empowering nonprofit cultural organizations to build sustainable cultural and economic impact, and the role of social responsibility in developing the nonprofit sector.

The forum is also witnessing the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding, as part of enhancing partnerships and enabling nonprofit cultural organizations to expand their scope of work and achieve sustainable cultural and societal impact.

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AlUla’s Maraya Hall Highlights Creative Fusion of Art and Landscape

Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA
Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA
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AlUla’s Maraya Hall Highlights Creative Fusion of Art and Landscape

Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA
Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA

In AlUla Governorate, features of human creativity are manifested in their finest form, as Maraya Hall hosts an exceptional artistic and architectural experience that blends art and nature, in a scene that embodies the presence of arts as a universal language that transcends borders and cultures.

Maraya Hall is considered the largest mirrored building in the world by Guinness World Records, with its structure covered by around 9,740 reflective panels designed to mirror the beauty of the surrounding sandstone cliffs, giving visitors a unique visual experience that appears as a natural extension of the desert landscape, SPA reported.

The hall includes multiple spaces and halls equipped with the latest technologies, accommodating around 500 seats, making it an integrated platform for hosting concerts, artistic performances, conferences, and various cultural events.

Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla, within an integrated cultural and artistic ecosystem that enhances the governorate’s presence on the global arts map, coinciding with the celebration of World Art Day, which falls on April 15 each year, highlighting the importance of arts in building cultural bridges and promoting human dialogue.

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Saudi Culture Minister Reviews Bilateral Cultural Relations with Malaysian Counterpart

Prince Badr expressed his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - SPA
Prince Badr expressed his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister Reviews Bilateral Cultural Relations with Malaysian Counterpart

Prince Badr expressed his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - SPA
Prince Badr expressed his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Wednesday with Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

Prince Badr expressed at the start of the meeting his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, affirming that culture is the most important bridge for deepening these relations and bringing the two friendly peoples closer together, SPA reported.

He expressed appreciation to the Malaysian side for inviting the Kingdom as the guest of honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia and ways to develop them across various cultural sectors in the service of the strategic visions of both countries.