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WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide
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WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) commended the Kingdom’s outstanding efforts in promoting and teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers worldwide, highlighting the success of the Arabic Language Month program recently launched by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in Mexico.

WAMY’s representative in Latin America Ali Mohammed Abdouni described the Kingdom’s initiative as a “civilizational bridge.”

He noted that hosting the program in Mexico reflects Saudi Arabia’s vision of spreading the language to regions interested in Islamic and Arabic culture, SPA reported.

He emphasized that under the guidance of its leadership, the Kingdom remains a leading supporter of the Arabic language, extending its efforts to those eager to learn.

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'A Night of a Lifetime' Exhibition Opens at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
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'A Night of a Lifetime' Exhibition Opens at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA

"A Night of a Lifetime" opened at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) at JAX, inviting visitors to experience an imaginative exploration of marriage as a universal act of love and celebration. Running until April 18, the exhibition invites audiences to reimagine the ceremonial, emotional, and cultural dimensions of weddings through the lens of contemporary art.

Artists, cultural leaders, and visitors gathered at SAMoCA at JAX, a platform for contemporary art in the JAX District, to explore a thoughtful blend of tradition and modernity, SPA reported.

Curated by Philippe Castro and Alaa Tarabzouni, "A Night of a Lifetime" brings together more than 30 artists from Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world.

As SAMoCA’s first exhibition at JAX featuring a local co-curator, it underscores the institution as a growing platform that empowers local artists, enabling them to showcase their work in a major exhibition context within their own country, alongside globally recognized peers.

Acting CEO of the Museums Commission Ibrahim Alsanousi said: "We are thrilled to open ‘A Night of a Lifetime’ at SAMoCA at JAX, an exhibition that explores the universal experience of marriage through extraordinary works by local and international artists."

From the sparkle of gold and the rustle of embroidery to the resonance of traditional music and the stillness captured in posed photographs, the exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony.

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‘Material Witness: Celebrating Design From Within’ Exhibition Showcases Interactive Design Experience at AlUla Arts Festival

Running until February 28 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival - SPA
Running until February 28 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival - SPA
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‘Material Witness: Celebrating Design From Within’ Exhibition Showcases Interactive Design Experience at AlUla Arts Festival

Running until February 28 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival - SPA
Running until February 28 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival - SPA

As part of activities of the AlUla Arts Festival, the “Material Witness: Celebrating Design From Within” exhibition at Design Space AlUla hosts an artistic experience that allows visitors to explore design from within through direct interaction with materials, discovering their textures, and engaging in a sensory experience that reflects the relationship between material, craft, and contemporary design, SPA reported.

The exhibition presents an integrated platform showcasing four interconnected programs that approach design as a creative practice emerging from the local context, where idea, material, and place intersect, while highlighting the role of craft and creative research, as well as the impact of the natural environment and the human experience.

The exhibition underscores AlUla's status as a vibrant center for cultural exchange and innovation. It reflects the connection between design, place, and identity within a vision that celebrates deeply rooted creativity while remaining open to global horizons.

Running until February 28 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity for sensory interaction with details of handcrafted works and to engage with design through direct experience, in a setting that reflects the convergence of art and place and affirms the role of AlUla as a cultural platform embracing contemporary creativity.

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Sotheby’s to Hold Auction in Diriyah Featuring over 60 Artworks

Sotheby’s is scheduled to hold its second auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Diriyah. (SPA)
Sotheby’s is scheduled to hold its second auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Diriyah. (SPA)
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Sotheby’s to Hold Auction in Diriyah Featuring over 60 Artworks

Sotheby’s is scheduled to hold its second auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Diriyah. (SPA)
Sotheby’s is scheduled to hold its second auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Diriyah. (SPA)

Sotheby’s is scheduled to hold its second auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Diriyah, featuring more than 60 artworks for acquisition, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The auction is set to showcase contemporary works by Saudi and Middle Eastern artists as well as global names such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Anish Kapoor.

Titled “Origins II,” the auction marks the first presentation of works by Saudi artists Mohamed Siam and Dia Aziz Dia, who are among the prominent voices of the second generation of contemporary artists in the Kingdom.

Their works will be displayed alongside pieces by pioneers of contemporary art, including Safeya Binzagr, Abdulhalim Radwi, and Mohammed Al-Saleem.

The “Origins II” exhibition will be open to the public with free admission at Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah until 7:30 p.m. on January 31, coinciding with the opening of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026.

Sotheby’s, founded in 1744, focuses on promoting the acquisition of exceptional artworks and luxury collectibles through auctions, private sales, and retail, supported by a global network of specialists in 40 countries.