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Once a National Obsession, Traditional Korean Wrestling Fights for Survival 

Culture An elderly spectator watches a ssireum match during a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Once a National Obsession, Traditional Korean Wrestling Fights for Survival 

As South Korea's global cultural influence expands in areas such as music, film and television, one form of entertainment struggling to attract attention even…

Culture The Kingdom’s pavilion, led by the commission, attracted strong attendance and active engagement through its cultural activities - SPA

Saudi Arabia Concludes Guest of Honor Role at Damascus International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission concluded the Kingdom’s Guest of Honor participation at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, held…

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Culture The Qiddiya Performing Arts Center supports the city’s positioning as a destination for creativity and cultural expression - SPA

Qiddiya City Begins Construction of Landmark Performing Arts Center

Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the commencement of construction works for the Performing Arts Center in Qiddiya City, marking an important milestone…

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Culture This seminar is part of the commission's efforts to promote Saudi culture in regional and international forums. SPA

Saudi Arts Commission Engages in Cultural Dialogue at Damascus Book Fair

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission hosted a panel discussion on symbolism and heritage in traditional Saudi performing arts at the Kingdom's pavilion…

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Culture Kim Morgan and Guillermo del Toro attend a premiere for the film "Frankenstein", at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, US, October 6, 2025. (Reuters)

English Museum Shines Light on Mary Shelley and Her Gothic Classic ‘Frankenstein’ 

On a window of a Bath townhouse, one of the southwestern English city’s most famous residents looks out at passersby. Inside is Mary Shelley’s House of…


Culture Culture Ministry, ALIPH Foundation Partner on Regional Headquarters in Riyadh

Culture Ministry, ALIPH Foundation Partner on Regional Headquarters in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH) have signed an agreement establishing ALIPH’s first…

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Culture The Arduna exhibition features over 80 artworks from Saudi, regional, and international artists. (SPA)

Arts AlUla Unveils Vision for Contemporary Art Museum with 'Arduna' Exhibition Launch

Arts AlUla has inaugurated the Arduna (Our Land) exhibition as part of the fifth AlUla Arts Festival 2026. The initiative marks a new chapter in AlUla’s…

Culture Jeddah to Host Eighth International Conference on Arabic and Literature

Jeddah to Host Eighth International Conference on Arabic and Literature

Jeddah will host the eighth International Conference on Arabic and Literature: Language from Communication to Knowledge Innovation and Literary Creativity from…

Culture A toddler held by a woman looks at the prosperity decorations at a booth for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, at a New Year Bazaar, in Beijing, China, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP)

China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush Kicks off Ahead of an Extra-Long Holiday

China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Monday ahead of …

Culture Officials are seen at the signing ceremony at Diriyah Art Futures. (SPA)

Saudi Museums Commission Signs Executive Program to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Museums Commission, one of the 11 sector-specific commissions of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, signed an executive program with the Centre national…

Culture The installation features sand benches that mimic AlUla's geological layers - SPA

Saudi Artist Reimagines AlUla’s Geology at Arts Festival

Saudi artist Aseel Alamoudi is presenting her interactive installation “Playformation: The Curve & The Dot” at AlUla Arts Festival 2026 in the Design Space…

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

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

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and UNESCO have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the preservation of…

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Culture The partnership with RCA will be part of a series of partnerships and MOUs between RUA and its colleges and leading international institutions to co-design academic programs - SPA

Culture Ministry Signs Partnership with the Royal College of Art for the Riyadh University of Arts

The Ministry of Culture has signed today a partnership with the Royal College of Art (RCA) for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) 's College of Architecture and…

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Culture The Music Commission emphasized that hosting the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concerts in AlUla constitutes a qualitative addition to the project's journey - SPA

Marvels of Saudi Orchestra Concludes at AlUla's Maraya Hall

The Music Commission organized the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concerts in AlUla Governorate under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Culture,…

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Culture Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 Opens in JAX District

Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 Opens in JAX District

The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opened on Friday in the JAX District and will run until May 2. The event is featuring 68 artists…

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Culture The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its associated social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship - SPA

Exhibits at King Abdulaziz Palace in Laynah Document Depth of Civilization in Arabian Peninsula

Heritage and historical exhibits at King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in…

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Culture The tour is part of the Music Commission’s efforts to preserve musical heritage - SPA

Music Commission's Saudi Trouq Program Highlights Kingdom's Artistic Diversity

The Saudi Trouq program, dedicated to preserving the heritage of traditional music, has concluded its documentary tour covering five distinct musical genres. …

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Culture The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)

Makkah's Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 9th Century Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah's Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, specifically part 25, estimated to date back to the…

Culture Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)

Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival Celebrates Saudi Heritage

Under the patronage of Governor of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz…

Culture 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' Exhibition Opens at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

"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…

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Culture 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…

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

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

As part of activities of the AlUla Arts Festival, the “Material Witness: Celebrating Design From Within” exhibition at Design Space AlUla hosts an artistic…

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

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, featuring more than 60 artworks for acquisition, the Saudi Press…

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Culture A training track offered practical instruction on coffee preparation and machine operation in an accessible setting - SPA

Jazan Cultural House Launches Literature and Coffee Event

The Cultural House in Jazan hosted an event on literature and coffee culture from January 22 to 24, featuring workshops for all ages. The coffee program…

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Culture King Fahd Complex Participates in Cairo International Book Fair 2026

King Fahd Complex Participates in Cairo International Book Fair 2026

The King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran is participating in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair as part of the pavilion of the Ministry of…

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Culture The Music Commission's Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert at AlUla's Maraya Hall. (SPA)

AlUla’s Cultural Legacy Takes Center Stage at the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Music Commission's Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert at AlUla's Maraya Hall showcased the region's rich cultural heritage by seamlessly blending…

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Culture Saudi Cultural Development Fund Debuts at Davos to Showcase Culture as Economic Engine

Saudi Cultural Development Fund Debuts at Davos to Showcase Culture as Economic Engine

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) successfully concluded its participation at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, held from January 19 to 23…

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Culture The shortlisted artists are Aseel AlYaqoub (Kuwait), Bady Dalloul (Syria), Heba Y. Amin (Egypt), Ala Younis (Jordan), and Jawad Al Malhi (Palestine) - SPA

Five Artists Shortlisted for the Seventh Edition of Ithra Art Prize

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the five shortlisted artists for the seventh edition of the Ithra Art Prize, which celebrates…

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Culture The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA

King Salman Arabic Language Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the Arabic Language Month in Mexico as part of its international efforts to support Arabic language…

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