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Saudi Pavilion Launches Cultural Exchange Program at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Pavilion Launches Cultural Exchange Program at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has launched its cultural exchange program, designed to provide professional and personal development for staff from participating pavilions. This initiative aims to share Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage and global influence with new team members.

Director of the Saudi Pavilion Eng. Adel Alfayez said that the program celebrates unity through diversity and fosters collaboration among pavilions, enabling the exchange of stories and the building of connections.

Alfayez welcomed the new team members, highlighting their journey through the Kingdom's diverse heritage, landscapes, and economy. This experience will help them build meaningful relationships with visitors and enrich their careers in preparation for Expo 2030 Riyadh.

The program's inaugural phase includes 13 Saudi staff members distributed across five international pavilions, with 15 visiting international staff members rotating through key roles in the Saudi Pavilion for three months. Additional participants will join in later rounds.

Visiting staff will undergo comprehensive training, covering Saudi culture, occupational health and safety, pavilion operational objectives, and visitor experience management. A job shadowing system will provide direct support from Saudi colleagues, ensuring immersion in the Kingdom's culture and skill acquisition.

The Saudi Pavilion will host over 700 events during Expo 2025 Osaka, including live shows, performing arts, and heritage activities. Visitors can enjoy a rich cultural experience featuring an augmented reality exhibit, as well as musical performances and special events marking national occasions.

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Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh at the Madinah Research and Studies Center. (SPA)
Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh at the Madinah Research and Studies Center. (SPA)
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Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh at the Madinah Research and Studies Center. (SPA)
Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh at the Madinah Research and Studies Center. (SPA)

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and cultural work and projects, as well as its efforts to document the history of Madinah and preserve its heritage and civilizational legacy.

He toured the center's facilities and specialized library, reviewing its wealth of sources, references, and scholarly collections dedicated to the history, landmarks, and heritage of Madinah, as well as the knowledge and research services it provides to researchers and those interested in the city's history.

He also visited the Rare Photographs of Madinah Exhibition, where he viewed part of its collections documenting the historical and urban developments the city has undergone.

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh tours the Madinah Research and Studies Center. (SPA)

Saleh was briefed on the center's efforts to collect, preserve, catalog, and make available historical sources, documents, and photographs, in addition to its work in research, documentation, and scholarly publishing.

He reviewed its efforts to preserve the history of Madinah and the Two Holy Mosques, along with their historical, cultural, and civilizational heritage.

The minister praised the center's scientific and cultural role and its efforts to preserve the history and heritage of Madinah and safeguard historical sources and materials related to the Two Holy Mosques.

He commended its contributions to supporting scientific research, enriching knowledge, and preserving cultural heritage.

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Saudi Coffee Celebrates Its Cultural Heritage on International Coffee Day

These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA
These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA
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Saudi Coffee Celebrates Its Cultural Heritage on International Coffee Day

These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA
These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA

Saudi Arabia commemorated its cultural heritage as Saudi coffee renewed its authenticity on International Coffee Day, observed worldwide on October 1 each year, reflecting customs and traditions, as well as the values of generosity and hospitality.

Saudi Arabia is among the world's highest coffee consumers, with Saudi coffee served as a cultural element symbolizing the noble values that characterize the Saudi people, including generosity and warm hospitality, according to SPA.

Coffee cultivation and production in Saudi Arabia are receiving growing attention as part of efforts to develop the agricultural sector, promote local products, support farmers, and improve production quality.

These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence.

They also promote coffee at events and festivals, highlighting local crops and the experiences of farmers and producers, enhancing communication between producers and consumers, and introducing Saudi coffee to younger generations as part of the cultural heritage.

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Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Launches Third Edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer

The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA
The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA
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Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Launches Third Edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer

The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA
The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has launched the third edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer Region, running from October 1 to 31, with the participation of 50 trainees from across the Kingdom.

The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art.

Participants will learn the fundamentals and techniques of each craft, culminating in three collective artworks inspired by the region's architecture and heritage, and receive an accredited certificate from the institute upon completion.

This edition follows previous camps held in Madinah and Al-Ahsa, reflecting the institute's commitment to diversifying locations across the Kingdom and strengthening trainees' connection to each region's cultural identity.

Founded in 2021, Wrth qualifies national cadres in traditional arts, supporting the sustainability and preservation of Saudi cultural heritage.