Rare Truman Capote Story from Early 1950s Is Being Published for First Time 

Culture Author Truman Capote, shown in his apartment on July, 23, 1980. (AP)

Rare Truman Capote Story from Early 1950s Is Being Published for First Time 

Along with such classics as “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany's,” Truman Capote had a history of work left uncompleted and unpublished. Capote,…

Culture The Architecture and Design Commission

Saudi Arabia Launches Ambassadors of King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Program

The Architecture and Design Commission has launched the "Ambassadors of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism" program during a ceremony held…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture Visitors admire the newly restored domus Tiberiana, one of the main imperial palaces, during the press preview on Rome's Palatine Hill, in Rome, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Ancient 'Power' Palazzo on Rome's Palatine Hill Reopens to Tourists

An ancient Roman imperial palazzo atop the city's Palatine Hill was reopened to tourists on Thursday, nearly 50 years after its closure for restoration. The…

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Culture AlUla includes the ancient Nabataean city of Hegra or Al-Hijr, registered as the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Kingdom, and the Dadan archaeological site, which contributed to developing and enriching the Arabic language.(SPA)

AlUla's Dream Comes True as Top Global Tourist Destination

The people of AlUla Governorate, located in the northwest of the Kingdom, have long dreamt of seeing the region as a global tourist hub for worldwide visitors…

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Culture The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Dubai Culture, UAE Falcons Federation Join Hands to Preserve Emirati Heritage

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Falcons Federation to strengthen collaboration in promoting awareness of…

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Culture This picture released on the X platform (formerly Twitter) on September 17, 2023 shows a view of ruins at the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Cyrene (Shahhat) in eastern Libya, about 60 kilometers west of Derna and 226 kilometers east of Benghazi, in the aftermath of the devastation brought about the previous week by the Mediterranean Storm Daniel. (UGC / AFP)

Fears for Ancient Cyrene after Libya Floods

Floods that killed thousands in the Libyan city of Derna also inundated one of the country's premier ancient sites, threatening its UNESCO-listed monuments…

Culture A picture taken on March 21, 2019 shows the entrance of the Nyamata Genocide Memorial. (AFP)

UNESCO Puts Rwanda Genocide Memorials on World Heritage List

Four memorials to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda of more than 800,000 people, mainly Tutsi, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage list on Wednesday, the UN…

Culture The decision to add the reserve to the list was taken during the extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh between September 10 and 25. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve Joins UNESCO World Heritage List

The Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan…

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Culture FILE- A pedestrian walking through a footbridge is silhouetted as Chinese and Hong Kong flags are strung to mark the 26th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong, on June 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)

King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates 5th Anniversary at Peking University

The King Abdulaziz Public Library (KAPL) at Peking University (PU) in China, has launched its scientific and cultural activities on the occasion of the fifth…

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Culture This photograph shows the logo of UNESCO during celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the organization at its headquarters in Paris, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo)

UNESCO Adds Tunisia’s Djerba on World Heritage List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added the Tunisian island of Djerba on the list of World Heritage Sites, a…

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Culture A calendar marking mound at Fort Ancient Earthworks, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Oregonia, Ohio. (AP)

Network of Ancient American Indian Earthworks in Ohio Named to List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as "part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory" was…

Culture People visit the Hall of Mirrors inside the Palace of Versailles during a press visit on the occasion of the opening of the space dedicated to the history of the construction of the Chateau of Versailles, in Versailles, near Paris, France, 14 September 2023. (EPA)

Versailles Palace Celebrates 400th Anniversary, Hosts King Charles III for State Dinner 

France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: the Palace of Versailles,…

Culture SPA

‘Common Ground’ Exhibition Featuring Saudi, Yemeni Cultures to Conclude This Week

The Ministry of Culture continues to take visitors on a cultural journey exploring the similarities and differences between Saudi and Yemeni cultures through…

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Culture SPA

US Ambassador to the Kingdom Visits Saudi National Museum

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia received today, at its headquarters in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh, the Ambassador of the United States…

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Culture The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. (Ministry of Culture)

Saudi Post Issues Stamp to Commemorate 45th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

The Saudi Post issued a commemorative stamp to the value of SAR3 on the occasion of the Kingdom's hosting of the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World…

Culture Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission held a concert, “Masterpieces of Saudi Music”, at the Metropolitan Opera House Theater at Lincoln Center in New York. (SPA)

Music Commission Holds ‘Masterpieces of Saudi Music’ Concert in New York

Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission held a concert, “Masterpieces of Saudi Music”, at the Metropolitan Opera House Theater at Lincoln Center in New York, reported…

Culture This photograph taken on September 14, 2023 shows a tourist visiting at the Si Thep historical site in Thailand's Phetchabun province. (AFP)

Thailand Hunts for Missing Ancient Site Treasures 

Under the scorching sun, Thai archaeologist Tanachaya Tiandee clambers through ruined pagodas in the ancient town of Si Thep, trying to unlock their mysteries …

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Saudi Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Japan’s Waseda University for Al-Hawraa Excavation

The Saudi Heritage Commission (HC) signed on Sunday a cooperation agreement with Japan’s Waseda University (WU) to conduct archaeological survey and excavation…

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UNESCO Adds 15 New Sites to World Heritage List During Riyadh Session

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the success of 15 nominated sites, securing their place on the UNESCO World Heritage List with a majority of votes…

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Culture A document from archives on Pope Pius XII, who reigned from 1939-1958, containing the names of the people who have been executed during the Ardeatine massacre is displayed ahead of the full opening of the secret archives to scholars on March 2, at the Vatican, February 27,2020. (Reuters)

Letter Shows Pope Pius XII Probably Knew about Holocaust Early on

Wartime Pope Pius XII knew details about the Nazi attempt to exterminate Jews in the Holocaust as early as 1942, according to a letter found in the Vatican…

Culture Fernando Botero is seen during an interview in New York on October 30, 2013. (AP)

Colombian Painter, Sculptor Fernando Botero Passes Away at 91

Colombia's most famous artist, Fernando Botero, who was known for his voluptuous depictions of people and animals, has died aged 91. "Fernando Botero,…

Culture The logo of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris, on October 12, 2017. (AFP)

UN Committee Votes to List Ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

A UN conference voted Sunday to list the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision likely to anger Israel, which…

Culture The logo of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)

RCRC Shares Kingdom’s World Expo Vision with UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has held a reception for members of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)…

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Culture The global prize aims at encouraging development and innovation in archeology and cultural heritage. SPA

AlUla World Archaeology Summit Announces Global Award

The AlUla World Archaeology Summit concluded on Friday with the launch of a global award for archeology excellence. Named the “AlUla World Archaeology Summit…

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Culture The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) announced the launch of its educational channel on YouTube under the name "Arabic for the World"

Saudi Arabia’s KSAA Launches 'Arabic for the World' Educational Channel on YouTube

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) announced the launch of its educational channel on YouTube under the name "Arabic for the World,"…

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Culture The Saudi Post (SPL) issued on Thursday a commemorative stamp of SAR3 on the occasion of the AlUla World Archeology Summit. (SPA)

Saudi Post Issues Stamp to Commemorate AlUla World Archaeology Summit

The Saudi Post (SPL) issued on Thursday a commemorative stamp of SAR3 on the occasion of the AlUla World Archeology Summit. The summit is being organized…

Culture Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Al-Touq meets with UK's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Lord Stephen Parkinson in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Holds Talks with British, Iranian Officials

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Al-Touq held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with the UK's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for…

Culture A view of boats and gondolas on a canal, in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)

Venice Faces Possible UNESCO Downgrade as It Struggles To Manage Mass Tourism 

A scowling gondoliere ferrying sightseers 10 at a time across the mouth of Venice's Grand Canal scolds passengers to sit still and frets over being shorted the…

Culture The logo of the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee (Media Center)

Riyadh Meeting Expected to Include 50 Sites on World Heritage List

The extended 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee will take place in Riyadh between September 10 and 25 and is expected to include several new…

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