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Cultural and Heritage Events Launched at King Abdulaziz Palace in Qibah, Qassim

The activities will run through March 27 to revitalize the palace - SPA
The activities will run through March 27 to revitalize the palace - SPA
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Cultural and Heritage Events Launched at King Abdulaziz Palace in Qibah, Qassim

The activities will run through March 27 to revitalize the palace - SPA
The activities will run through March 27 to revitalize the palace - SPA

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority, in collaboration with the Heritage Commission, has launched a series of cultural and heritage events at the historic King Abdulaziz Palace in Qibah, Qassim Region.

The activities, running through March 27, 2026, aim to revitalize the palace as a vibrant cultural platform and strengthen the community’s connection to Saudi national identity.

The daily program, held from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, includes live folk art performances, such as the Saudi Ardah, along with interactive experiences for all age groups. Outdoor areas are designated for children, offering educational and recreational activities that help preserve cultural values across generations, SPA reported.

Visitors can also explore archaeological artifacts that reflect the region’s social and economic history. The event further provides a platform for families engaged in cottage industries and artisans to showcase traditional handicrafts, supporting local economic empowerment and highlighting the richness of regional heritage through a modern, interactive approach.

The authority confirmed that activating King Abdulaziz Palace in Qibah is part of its strategy to highlight historical sites within its geographical scope. It aims to transform them into active cultural and tourist destinations that promote cultural engagement and strengthen national identity, in coordination with relevant authorities.

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Indonesian Minister of Creative Economy

The Saudi Minister of Culture met on Tuesday with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy in Jakarta. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Culture met on Tuesday with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy in Jakarta. SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Indonesian Minister of Creative Economy

The Saudi Minister of Culture met on Tuesday with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy in Jakarta. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Culture met on Tuesday with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy in Jakarta. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday met with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya in Jakarta.

The ministers discussed cooperation in the creative economy between the two countries through the exchange of artistic and technical expertise in film, fashion, and handicrafts.

They also explored opportunities for collaboration to promote innovation and sustainability.

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‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ Exhibition Showcases British Royal Photography

“Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7. (Kensington Palace)
“Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7. (Kensington Palace)
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‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ Exhibition Showcases British Royal Photography

“Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7. (Kensington Palace)
“Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7. (Kensington Palace)

A photography exhibition showcasing more than 100 photographs taken of and by the British Royal Family is on tour following its launch at Kensington Palace.

The “Life Through a Royal Lens” exhibition explores the enduring relationship between the Crown and the camera over 200 years.

It was first launched at Kensington Palace and is now on tour, starting at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, according to the BBC.

Jeremy Kimmel, arts, heritage and engagement director at The Amelia Scott, said: “Royal Tunbridge Wells has been shaped by centuries of royal connections, from the first royal visit in the early 1600s to what was then just woodland, to becoming the favorite summer retreat of Princess Victoria.”

He said “Life Through a Royal Lens” was not just about royalty.

“The images reflect moments of national identity, cultural change, and shared experience,” said Kimmel.

The royal family are one of the most photographed families in the world and the exhibition captures state ceremonies and royal tours as well as personal images which share a glimpse of life behind the scenes.

It also features the last public photograph taken of Elizabeth II taken on 6 September 2022, just two days before she died at the age of 96.

Kimmel said: “It was taken at Balmoral Castle before the historic 'kissing of hands' ceremony in which she publicly appointed her 15th British Prime Minister, Liz Truss.”

The public can also view portraits and press photographs from the first three years of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's reign.

The exhibition was created by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Kensington Palace.

Eleri Lynn, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, said the display of images spanning 300 years of family photoshoots, commissioned portraiture and official engagements would embark on a tour planned to span the UK.

“We are thrilled that visitors to ‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ at The Amelia Scott will be able to explore the history behind the iconic image of modern monarchy we know today,” she added.

“Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7.

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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Simplifying Return of Colonial-era Art

People sit at a bistro, enjoying the sun in Paris, Thursday, April 9, 2026.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
People sit at a bistro, enjoying the sun in Paris, Thursday, April 9, 2026.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Simplifying Return of Colonial-era Art

People sit at a bistro, enjoying the sun in Paris, Thursday, April 9, 2026.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
People sit at a bistro, enjoying the sun in Paris, Thursday, April 9, 2026.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)

French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin, AFP reported.

France still has in its possession tens of thousands of artworks and other prized artefacts that it looted from its colonial empire.

The draft legislation to return them was unanimously approved by the lower house National Assembly late on Monday.

The upper house had unanimously passed the measure in January.

President Emmanuel Macron has made it a political promise to return the cultural items, and has gone further than his predecessors in admitting past French abuses in Africa.

Speaking on a visit to the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou shortly after taking office in 2017, Macron vowed that France would never again interfere in its former colonies and promised to facilitate the return of African cultural heritage within five years.

Designed to streamline the process, Monday's bill specifically targets property acquired between 1815 and 1972.

Former colonial powers in Europe have slowly been moving to send back some artworks obtained during their imperial conquests -- but France is hindered by its current legislation, which requires every item in the national collection to be voted on individually.

France has been flooded with restitution demands, including from Algeria, Mali and Benin.