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AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

Culture AlUla remains committed to the preservation of its archaeological sites and inscriptions through specialized restoration and rehabilitation projects - SPA

AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

AlUla Governorate is celebrating World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, by showcasing a historical legacy spanning thousands of years as a…

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Culture FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of the British Museum in London, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England's most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from…

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Culture The artworks are strategically distributed across major streets, public squares, cultural centers, and key urban hubs. SPA

Riyadh Art Unveils 75 Works in Expanding Public Art Collection Across Capital

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through its “Riyadh Art” program, has unveiled 75 new artworks as part of a growing permanent collection installed across…

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Culture A conservator works on the restoration of gilded moldings at the Prado museum's sculpture restoration department in Madrid on October 23, 2025. (Pierre-Philippe Marcou/ AFP)

New Tools Rescue Old Art at Madrid’s Prado Museum

In a quiet space secluded from the throngs of daily visitors to Madrid's Prado art museum, a team of experts perpetuate an ancient tradition of restoring…

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

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the sessions of the Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the…

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Culture Arabic calligraphy adorns wrcades, Walls of the Grand Mosque of Makkah - SPA

ALECSO Celebrates Opening of Arabic Calligraphy Center in Saudi Arabia

The Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) congratulated Saudi Arabia on the opening of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

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Culture The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla. (SPA)

‘Hegra After Dark’ Event Showcases AlUla's History through the Ages

The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights…

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Culture The school focuses on empowering girls, teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern ways that create sustainable and creative opportunities - SPA

Madrasat Addeera Empowers AlUla Youth Through Traditional Crafts

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate offers specialized training programs and workshops to develop the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts,…

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Culture This photo provided by Bayeux townhall shows a technician inspecting the famed Bayeux tapestry in Bayeux, Normandy, in 8th January, 2020. (Ville de Bayeux via AP/File photo)

British Treasury to Cover Bayeux Tapestry for Estimated £800 Million

The British Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800 million while it is on loan to the British Museum next year,…

Culture Passengers sit inside a decorated tram during the 152nd anniversary celebrations of trams in Kolkata, India, February 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Kolkata’s Iconic Trams Face Final Stop as Modernization Rolls in

For more than a century, trams have rumbled past Kolkata's crumbling colonial facades, with their chiming bells contributing to the city's soundtrack as they…

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 The agency is presenting examples of national ID cards and how these documents have evolved - SPA

Visitors Explore Saudi ID History at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

The Civil Affairs Agency is displaying historical documents, including the earliest official identification papers issued to citizens, at the 10th King…

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Culture his year’s festival offers an unprecedented experience that brings together the charm of the region’s unique geographic diversity - SPA

Jazan Festival 2026 Kicks Off Thursday with Grand Parade

The Jazan Festival 2026 will launch on Thursday in a carnival anticipated by thousands of visitors from within the region and beyond. The festival will…

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Culture The program was presented as an advanced knowledge initiative that combined theoretical perspectives with practical application - SPA

UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures Hosts Lectures on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair in Translating Cultures at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic…

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Culture People walk next to King Khufu's boat gem, also known as the Solar Boat, as work to restore the second solar boat has started with wooden planks part of the 1,650-piece structure being installed on a metal frame through Egyptian-Japanese cooperation with two Japanese universities, marking the start of preparations for the second boat's public display at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), near the Giza Pyramid Complex, in Giza, Egypt, December 23, 2025.

Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s Boat Is Being Reassembled in Public at Grand Egyptian Museum

A boat belonging to an Egyptian pharaoh is being assembled in full view at the Grand Egyptian Museum’s exhibition hall. Staff began piecing together the…

Culture  Workers install metal security bars over the window where thieves broke into the Louvre museum on Oct.19, Tuesday Dec.23, 2025 in Paris. (AP)

Louvre Museum Installs Security Bars on Balcony Used in October’s Heist

France's Louvre museum on Tuesday installed security bars on the balcony that burglars used to break in and steal some of the crown jewels. Four people broke…

Culture Najran is an exceptional tourist destination, where stunning landscapes meet a rich historical heritage. (SPA)

Najran: Saudi Arabia’s Southern Tourist and Cultural Gem

Najran is an exceptional tourist destination, where stunning landscapes meet a rich historical heritage. Visitors can experience towering mountains, vast…

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Culture  The Museum of the Holy Quran is located in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah - File Photo/ SPA

Holy Quran Museum in Makkah Preserves, Showcases Rare Manuscripts

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah continues to play a leading role in preserving and exhibiting rare copies of the Holy Quran,…

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Culture As part of the Year of Handicrafts 2025 and the Makkah winter season activities, the exhibition featured around 20 artisans. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Craft Exhibition at Kidana Track in Makkah Draws over 32,000 Visitors

Kidana Development Company concluded its craft exhibition, held in cooperation with the Makkah Chamber at Kidana Track in Muzdalifah from December 17 to 20,…

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Culture The Hira Cultural District is regarded as a prominent heritage landmark. SPA

Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Visits Hira Cultural District in Makkah

Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Muhammad Naeem bin Mukhtar visited on Sunday the Hira Cultural District in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah. During the…

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Culture AlUla will celebrate the revival of the Tantora Ceremony on Monday in AlUla Old Town. (SPA)

AlUla Revives Tantora Ceremony as Annual Cultural Tradition

AlUla will celebrate the revival of the Tantora Ceremony on Monday in AlUla Old Town, one of the region’s most distinctive heritage markers and a defining…

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Culture  A visitor takes a photo of Rome's Trevi Fountain, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as the city municipality announced that, starting on Feb. 1, it will impose a 2 euro fee for tourists to visit the recessed fountain edge. (AP)

Rome to Charge Tourists to Get Close to the Famed Trevi Fountain

Tourists who want to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain will soon have to pay a two-euro ($2.34) fee, the city mayor said on Friday, as authorities look to…

Culture The interactive edition enables users to easily browse AI- and data-related terminology in Arabic, English, and French

ICAIRE Launches Data, AI Glossary to Mark World Arabic Language Day

The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) announced the launch of an interactive edition of the Data and Artificial…

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Culture The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission

Jeddah Book Fair Highlights World Arabic Language Day with Discussion on Literature’s Global Reach

As part of its World Arabic Language Day celebration, the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 has organized a panel discussion on expanding Arabic literature’s global reach…

Culture The program is delivered with the participation of a distinguished group of specialists in children’s literature and cultural content creation - SPA

'Children’s Literary Week' Kicks Off in Saudi Arabia's Qatif

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched Children’s Literary Week in Qatif Governorate. The four-day event aims to enhance the…

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