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Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Launches Riyadh Int’l Philosophy Conference

Culture The three-day event is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. SPA

Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Launches Riyadh Int’l Philosophy Conference

The fifth edition of the Riyadh International Philosophy Conference 2025 launched on Thursday at King Fahd National Library. The three-day event is organized…

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Culture The new permanent exhibition, held at the Dadan archaeological site in AlUla, presents a wide collection of traditional crafts and customs, along with material evidence of cultural exchange between ancient civilizations. (SPA)

New Exhibition in Saudi Arabia's AlUla Highlights Ancient City of Dadan

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is preparing to open new chapters in the history of the ancient city of Dadan, the former capital of the Kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan,…

Culture  Workers carry out restoration work at the historical Pasha's Palace, damaged during the war, in Gaza City, November 11, 2025. (Reuters)

Gazans Race to Preserve Cultural Heritage Damaged in War

With 70,000 dead, countless injured, hundreds of thousands of people homeless and whole districts laid to waste, the task of rebuilding Gaza is almost beyond…

Culture Saudi Artisanal Company to Participate in Milan's Artigiano in Fiera

Saudi Artisanal Company to Participate in Milan's Artigiano in Fiera

The Saudi Artisanal Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Culture, has announced its participation in Artigiano in Fiera 2025 in Milan, Italy, running from…

Culture Saudi Arabia’s Darah, Russian Federal Archival Agency Agree to Enhance Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Arabia’s Darah, Russian Federal Archival Agency Agree to Enhance Cultural Cooperation

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) signed an agreement with Russia’s Federal Archival Agency, on the sidelines of the Saudi…

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Culture The celebrations featured cultural and interactive programs highlighting the beauty, history, and influence of Arabic on other cultures. SPA

King Salman Academy Launches World Arabic Language Day Celebrations at UN

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) launched its celebrations for World Arabic Language Day at the United Nations headquarters in New…

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Culture The three-day events include concerts, folk shows and entertainment activities. (SPA)

Indonesia Cultural Events Kick off at 'Global Harmony 2' in Riyadh 

The Indonesian cultural events kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday as part of the "Global Harmony 2" initiative, organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation…

Culture A general view of Riyadh on August 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission to Host 2025 Riyadh Int’l Philosophy Conference 

Saudi Arabia’s The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is organizing the 2025 Riyadh International Philosophy Conference from December 4-6 under…

Culture  The program features international choral works - SPA

Ithra to Host Cross-Cultural Concert with Chinese Chorus

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will present “World Famous Songs” by the China National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Chorus on…

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Culture The exhibition is organized by the Heritage Commission. SPA

Riyadh National Museum Hosts Joint Archaeological Exhibition of Gulf States

The eighth Joint Archaeological Exhibition of the Arab Gulf States has opened at the National Museum in Riyadh. The exhibition, which runs till December 30…

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

Saudi National Pavilion Unveils Program for Artigiano in Fiera 2025

The Ministry of Culture has announced the program for the Saudi National Pavilion at Artigiano in Fiera 2025, which will be held in Milan, Italy, from December…

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Culture The exhibition functioned as an open and interactive archive - SPA

Saudi Pavilion Concludes Venice Biennale 2025 Participation with Um Slaim School Exhibition

The Saudi Pavilion concluded its participation in La Biennale di Venezia 2025 with its architectural exhibition “Um Slaim School: An Architecture of Connection…

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Culture The event is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Media, in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority and the Quality of Life Program. SPA

Vibrant Pakistani Culture Captivates Thousands at ‘Global Harmony 2’ Initiative in Riyadh

On the second day of the Pakistani cultural events within the "Global Harmony 2" initiative, thousands of visitors enjoyed a wide range of cultural activities…

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Culture A train stands on a platform at the Eastern railway station in Warsaw, Poland, on November 27, 2025. (Photo by Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP)

Germany to Return Nazi-looted Artifacts to Poland

Germany will return valuable artifacts looted during the Second World War to Poland, local media reported on Sunday. A meeting on Monday to discuss Polish…

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Culture The initiative aims to strengthen engagement with residents and highlight the Kingdom's embrace of cultural diversity. SPA

Saudi Ministry of Media Launches Pakistan Culture Events under 'Global Harmony 2' Initiative in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Media has launched the Pakistan Culture events as part of the "Global Harmony 2" initiative, organized in collaboration with the General…

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Culture Archaeologist from Sudan's National Museum Dr Shadia Abdrabo, poses in the hall of the French National Institute for Art History (INHA) in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

An Archaeologist is Racing to Preserve Sudan's Heritage as War Threatens to Erase Its Cultural Past

In a dimly lit office in a corner of the French National Institute for Art History, Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo studies a photograph of pottery made…

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Culture A police car parks in the courtyard of the Louvre museum, one week after the robbery, on Oct. 26, 2025, in Paris. (AP)

Paris Prosecutor Says Arrested Man Is Thought to Be 4th Member of Louvre Heist Gang

A man arrested by French police earlier this week is thought to be the fourth member of the team that stole France’s crown jewels in a brazen heist from the…

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Culture The event showcased traditional Saudi handicrafts and their significance in shaping community identity - SPA

Crafts Event Concludes at Hira Cultural District

The Hira Cultural District in Makkah concluded the crafts event after five days of cultural and heritage activities that attracted a diverse audience. The…

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Culture Painter Pavel Hajko poses with his work at his home studio northern Serbia. Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP

Naively Brilliant: Serbia's World-famous Village Painters

Pavel Hajko never tires of painting roosters. Inside his home studio in Kovacica -- a sleepy town in northern Serbia famous for its style of naive art -- the…

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Culture Auction house Sotheby's says Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's "El Sueno (La cama)" has sold for $54.6 million, a new record for a woman's painting. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP

Frida Kahlo Painting Sells for $54.7 mn in Record for Female Artist

A self-portrait by celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on Thursday, setting a record for the price of a painting by a…

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Culture The agreements include a partnership with MAXXI Museum in Rome to provide Saudi professionals with direct exposure to international museum practices, complemented by expert-led masterclasses delivered as part of Misk Art Institute programs - SPA

Misk Art Institute Signs Strategic Partnerships at Misk Global Forum 2025 in Riyadh

Misk Art Institute, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk,” has announced three strategic partnerships to drive cultural engagement and…

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Culture Red Sea International Film Festival Launches 'Fans Zone' for Fifth Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Launches 'Fans Zone' for Fifth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the launch of the “Fans Zone,” offering film enthusiasts a unique opportunity to meet their favorite…

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Culture The launch took place in AlUla’s Old Town, where mud-brick alleyways intersect with traces of history in an immersive experience that brings to life the memory of the place and the spirit of fragrance - SPA

Frankincense House Opens in AlUla, Celebrating Saudi–Omani Partnership

The temporary House of Frankincense was launched as part of the Incense Road experience in AlUla’s Old Town, within a Saudi–Omani cultural partnership aimed at…

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Culture This photograph shows an exclusive presentation of an oil painting on canvas (before 1910), entitled "L'enfant et ses jouets – Gabrielle et le fils de l'artiste, Jean" ("The Child and His Toys - Gabrielle and the son's artist, Jean"), a major piece of art by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) at Drouot auction house in Paris, on October 16, 2025. (AFP)

Unknown Renoir Painting Sells for 1.8 Million Euros at Auction 

A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for 1.8 million euros ($2.08 million) at a Paris auction…

Culture This photograph shows barrels filled with kajmak cheese at the workshop of Branka Buha in the hilly hamlet of Domrke, near the southern Bosnian town of Gacko on November 19, 2025. (AFP)

Beloved Sheepskin-Sack Cheese Bosnia Wants to Protect 

High in the mountain meadows of southern Bosnia, farmer Branka Buha monitors her cows through a GPS signal on her husband's phone. But when it comes to…

Culture The event has attracted official visits and diplomatic delegations from several countries, reflecting the initiative’s goal of fostering intercultural communication. (SPA)

‘Global Harmony 2’ in Riyadh Attracts Thousands on Fifth Day of Yemen Culture Week 

The “Global Harmony 2” initiative in Riyadh continues to welcome thousands of visitors on the fifth day of Yemen Culture Week to enjoy cultural and…

Culture 07 December 2018, France, Paris: A view of the inner courtyard with the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris. (dpa)

Four Further Suspects Arrested in Louvre Heist Probe

French police arrested four further suspects on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the audacious Louvre jewel heist last month, Paris prosecutor Laure…

Culture Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Virtual ‘Open Talk’ Exploring the Red Sea Museum

Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Virtual ‘Open Talk’ Exploring the Red Sea Museum

The Museums Commission organized a virtual open talk on Monday titled “The Red Sea Museum: A Window into the Cultural Heritage of the Red Sea Region,” held as…

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Culture AlUla Arts Festival will hold its fifth edition from January 16 to February 14, 2026. SPA

AlUla Arts Festival to be Held in January with Diverse Artistic Programs

AlUla Arts Festival will launch its fifth edition on January 16, 2026, transforming Saudi Arabia's historic AlUla Oasis into a vibrant platform for…

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