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Visual Arts Commission Announces 'Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement' Exhibition

Culture Visual Arts Commission Announces 'Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement' Exhibition

Visual Arts Commission Announces 'Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement' Exhibition

The Visual Arts Commission has announced "Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement"—a seminal exhibition that celebrates and documents the formative years of…

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Smithsonian’s Asian Art Museum Director Highlights Cultural Exchange with Saudi Arabia's RCU

National Museum of Asian Art Director at the Smithsonian Institution Chase Robinson discussed cooperation with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to promote…

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Culture The cinema has been waiting for much-needed repairs for years. Armend NIMANI / AFP

Culture Being Strangled by Kosovo's Political Crisis

Kosovo's oldest cinema has been dark and silent for years as the famous theater slowly disintegrates under a leaky roof. Signs warn passers-by in the…

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Culture Saudi Culture Ministry Concludes Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Culture Ministry Concludes Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Saudi Ministry of Culture concluded the project to survey, document, and archive intangible cultural heritage in Al-Ahsa Governorate by holding a workshop…

Culture The pavilion aims to connect visitors to Hail's history and social legacy - SPA

Hail Region Pavilion Showcases Heritage Artifacts at Camel Festival

Hail Region pavilion at the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis exhibition, part of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Al-Sayahid, features heritage…

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Culture This photograph shows a banner which reads "Louvre Museum on Strike" outside the entrance to the Louvre as museum workers voted to go on strike against increasingly deteriorating working conditions and the declining visitor experience at the world famous museum, in Paris on December 15, 2025. (AFP)

Louvre Workers Vote to Strike in Another Blow to the Paris Museum 

Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and other complaints, dealing another blow to the Paris landmark and home of the…

Culture The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues. (SPA)

Saudi Media Ministry Launches Sudanese Culture Week as Part of 'Global Harmony 2' Initiative 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launched on Sunday the Sudanese Culture Week as part of the "Global Harmony 2" initiative, organized in cooperation with the…

Culture Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award

Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission achieved a new international milestone after winning the Silver Category at the 2025 New York Product Design Awards for its…

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Culture The Saudi National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18

Saudi National Museum Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Focus on Heritage, Crafts

Saudi Arabia’s National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18. The…

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Culture The signing ceremony was held at Fenaa Alawwal, a leading cultural hub in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry Signs Partnership with ESSEC Business School for Riyadh University of Arts

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed on Sunday a partnership with ESSEC Business School, for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA)’s College of Cultural Management,…

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Culture The Hadrami Dan included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity following a long and diligent process. Photo: X

Hadrami Dan Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee of UNESCO, during its ongoing 20th session in New Delhi, included the Hadrami Dan on the Representative List of the…

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Culture As part of the festival’s broader activities, the cultural tent aims to preserve folk heritage. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Najran Cultural Tent Contributes to Passing Cultural Heritage Across Generations

The cultural tent at Najran Al-Ruqsh Festival has emerged as one of the event’s most prominent attractions, drawing visitors of all ages, particularly those…

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Culture Manga zone at Jeddah Book Fair captivates visitors with creative content, comics. (SPA)

Jeddah Book Fair Highlights Saudi Manga and Comics’ Rise from Hobby to Professionalism

A dialogue session held on the main stage of the Jeddah Book Fair 2025, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, discussed the rapid…

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Culture The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA

Red Sea Film Festival Partners with Annecy to Boost Saudi Animation Industry and Talent

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced a strategic three-year partnership with the CITIA, organizer of the Annecy International Animation Film…

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Culture The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA

Seminar Highlights Saudi Sports as Medium for Global Cultural and Media Exchange

The Jeddah International Book Fair 2025 hosted a seminar on the role of sports as a medium for cultural and media exchange, highlighting the significant…

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Culture 'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

The “SaudiPedia” initiative, affiliated with the Ministry of Media, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Museums Commission, affiliated with the…

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Culture This handout image of CCTV footage released by Avon and Somerset Police on December 11, 2025 shows men in the early hours of September 25 in the city of Bristol, south-west England outside a building which housed items from the Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection. (Photo by Handout / Avon and Somerset Police / AFP)

UK Police Hunt Suspects after 600 Items Relating to British Empire Are Stolen from Museum

More than 600 artifacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, police said…

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Culture RCU Advances Preservation of AlUla Old Town under Cooperation Agreement with Pompeii

RCU Advances Preservation of AlUla Old Town under Cooperation Agreement with Pompeii

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii continue to advance their joint work on the preservation of AlUla Old Town, under…

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Culture  This cultural event is regarded as one of the Kingdom’s major literary platforms, bringing together publishers, creators, and book enthusiasts - SPA

Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Launches Jeddah Book Fair 2025

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 today at the Jeddah Superdome. More than 1,000 local and…

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Saudi Heritage Commission, SDAIA Sign MoU to Boost AI Use in Cultural Heritage

The Saudi Heritage Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) to advance data- and AI-driven…

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Culture The agreements were concluded during the Development Finance Conference MOMENTUM 2025. SPA

Saudi Cultural Development Fund to Support 5 Enterprises Worth over SAR63 Million

Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund (CDF) signed five credit facility agreements under its Cultural Financing Program, with a total value exceeding SAR63…

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Culture CDF signed credit facility agreements under the Cultural Financing Program, totaling more than SAR60 million - SPA

Cultural Fund Hosts 'Film Future Reception' during Red Sea International Film Festival

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) hosted the “Film Future Reception” during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival. The event…

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Culture Visual Arts Commission Announces Art and Ideas Riyadh Initiative

Visual Arts Commission Announces Art and Ideas Riyadh Initiative

The Visual Arts Commission announced the upcoming edition of its Art and Ideas initiative, taking place 14–15 December 2025 at Prince Mohammad bin Salman City …

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Culture A waiter carries pizzas at L'antica Pizzeria da Michele as Italian cuisine awaits a crucial UNESCO decision that could recognize it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Naples, Italy, December 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Italian Cooking and Its Rituals Get UN Designation as World Heritage 

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. On Wednesday, the UN's cultural agency gave foodies…

Culture Koshary, an Egyptian vegan dish recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage, is plated in Cairo, Egypt, on December 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Koshary, Egypt's Spicy Staple, Wins UNESCO Recognition 

Koshary – a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls – won recognition as a cultural treasure from the UN's cultural…

Culture The Queen Victoria's emerald tiara, designed by Prince Albert and crafted by Joseph Kitching, London, 1845, emeralds and diamonds set in gold and silver, displayed at the exhibition "Dynastic Jewels" organized by The Al Thani Collection Foundation at the Hôtel de la Marine museum in Paris, France, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP) 

More Glittering Royal Jewels Displayed While Paris Is Still Uneasy Over the Louvre Robbery 

A glittering exhibition of royal jewels is opening Wednesday in Paris even as the city still reels from the brazen crown-jewel heist at the nearby Louvre…

Culture The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen in Pompeii, Italy, May 26, 2020. (Reuters)

Scientists Discover Secrets of Ancient Roman Concrete at Pompeii

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD,…

Culture  SOAS will collaborate with RUA’s College of Heritage and Civilization Studies - SPA

Culture Ministry Signs Partnership with SOAS University of London for Riyadh University of Arts

The Ministry of Culture today signed a partnership with SOAS University of London, for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA)’s College of Heritage and Civilization…

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Culture Sicilian cannoli are served at Pasticceria Cappello as Italian cuisine awaits a crucial UNESCO decision that could recognize it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Palermo, Italy, December 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Beyond Pizza and Pasta: Italy’s Culinary Heritage Awaits UNESCO Nod 

Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural…