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SDRPY, UNESCO Sign MoU to Safeguard Yemen’s Cultural Heritage

The agreement provides technical assistance and institutional capacity-building across heritage, science, and culture. SPA
The agreement provides technical assistance and institutional capacity-building across heritage, science, and culture. SPA
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SDRPY, UNESCO Sign MoU to Safeguard Yemen’s Cultural Heritage

The agreement provides technical assistance and institutional capacity-building across heritage, science, and culture. SPA
The agreement provides technical assistance and institutional capacity-building across heritage, science, and culture. SPA

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and UNESCO have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the preservation of Yemeni cultural heritage and identify historical sites eligible for the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Building on a successful partnership that includes the restoration of Seiyun Palace and support for basic education, this agreement provides technical assistance and institutional capacity-building across heritage, science, and culture.

The program’s efforts encompass diverse initiatives, from digitizing ancient manuscripts at Al-Ahgaf Manuscripts Library in Tarim to supporting the socio-economic empowerment of women through traditional craft workshops in the Socotra Archipelago.

Furthermore, the collaboration extends to preserving intangible heritage, such as the Mehri language, and fostering cultural exchange through joint musical and artistic events.

With more than 268 projects across eight vital sectors, SDRPY continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding Yemen’s cultural heritage while driving sustainable development and economic benefits for the Yemeni people.

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Misk Art Institute Launches Summer Art Exhibition in Riyadh

Riyadh is hosting the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall Exhibition: Summer 2026, organized by the Misk Art Institute. (SPA)
Riyadh is hosting the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall Exhibition: Summer 2026, organized by the Misk Art Institute. (SPA)
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Misk Art Institute Launches Summer Art Exhibition in Riyadh

Riyadh is hosting the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall Exhibition: Summer 2026, organized by the Misk Art Institute. (SPA)
Riyadh is hosting the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall Exhibition: Summer 2026, organized by the Misk Art Institute. (SPA)

Riyadh is hosting the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall Exhibition: Summer 2026, organized by the Misk Art Institute—an affiliate of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk)—as part of the Saudi Summer program. The exhibition welcomes visitors through August 1, The Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday.

Featuring over 40 artworks by more than 30 Saudi and resident artists, the exhibition features visual arts, photography, video, multimedia, and installations. The works explore the intersection of creative practice with diverse fields of knowledge and forms of social engagement.

An accompanying public program of panel discussions and interactive activities complements the exhibition, offering visitors the opportunity to engage directly with participating artists and gain deeper insight into the ideas and creative processes behind their work.

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Mayan Astronomer’s Name Deciphered from Ancient Ruins

Guatemala's Minister of Culture and Sports Luis Mendez speaks during a press conference on new findings in the decipherment of hieroglyphs on Maya murals at the Xultun archaeological site, at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City on July 13, 2026. (AFP)
Guatemala's Minister of Culture and Sports Luis Mendez speaks during a press conference on new findings in the decipherment of hieroglyphs on Maya murals at the Xultun archaeological site, at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City on July 13, 2026. (AFP)
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Mayan Astronomer’s Name Deciphered from Ancient Ruins

Guatemala's Minister of Culture and Sports Luis Mendez speaks during a press conference on new findings in the decipherment of hieroglyphs on Maya murals at the Xultun archaeological site, at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City on July 13, 2026. (AFP)
Guatemala's Minister of Culture and Sports Luis Mendez speaks during a press conference on new findings in the decipherment of hieroglyphs on Maya murals at the Xultun archaeological site, at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathematician from the ancient civilization for the first time, Guatemala's Ministry of Culture said Monday.

The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site on the Mexican border.

Culture minister Luis Mendez told reporters researchers at Xultun unearthed a "complete mathematical and astronomical formula" authored by Sak Tahn Waax, which translates to White-chested Fox.

Mendez said it's the only work of its kind attributed to a mathematician from the Maya Classic period, considered the peak of the Mesoamerican civilization.

The discovery was "made possible by the epigraphic analysis of more than 50 mathematical and astronomical microtexts written on the wall," the ministry said in a statement.

The glyphs appeared in "a context where art was intertwined with science, mathematics, astronomy and everyday life," Mendez said.

The Maya civilization went into decline around 900 AD, until its collapse with the arrival of Spanish conquistadors at the turn of the 16th century.

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Jazan Cultural House Launches Summer Ceramics Camp to Nurture Artistic Talent

Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops - SPA
Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops - SPA
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Jazan Cultural House Launches Summer Ceramics Camp to Nurture Artistic Talent

Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops - SPA
Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops - SPA

The Cultural House in Jazan Region is running a summer ceramics camp as part of its seasonal programs aimed at developing artistic skills and discovering talent through a training program that combines theoretical and practical instruction in a stimulating creative environment, SPA reported.

Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops that guide participants from concept development to the creation of ceramic sculptures. It also features dedicated workshops for children with age-appropriate activities.

The camp aims to make productive use of the summer vacation by developing artistic capabilities, supporting talent, and enhancing cultural activity in the region.