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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 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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Culture The cultural events run until Wednesday. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Cultural Initiative Launched in Makkah to Promote Local Artisans

New events focused on local crafts, organized by the Hira Cultural District in Makkah in partnership with the Saudi Heritage Commission and other entities,…

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Culture Yemeni Information and Culture Minister Visits ‘Global Harmony 2’ Events

Yemeni Information and Culture Minister Visits ‘Global Harmony 2’ Events

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Dr. Muammar Al-Eryani visited the Yemen Culture Week events, part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative…

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Culture Layali Al-Diriyah celebrates the region’s history as a cultural and commercial meeting point. (SPA)

'Layali Al-Diriyah' Launches in Historic Al-Murayih District

"Layali Al-Diriyah", one of the flagship programs of Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Season 25/26, kicked off on Sunday in the historic Al-Murayih District, unfolding…

Culture The project marks the first milestone in the institutional partnership between RCU and the Shaikh Ebrahim Center - SPA

RCU, Shaikh Ebrahim Center Inaugurate 'Place of Remembrance' in AlUla Old Town

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in collaboration with the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, has inaugurated Place…

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Culture The audience engaged with Yemeni heritage and culture showcased over the eight-day event - SPA

Yemen Culture Week Launches under 'Global Harmony 2' Initiative

Yemen Culture Week, held under the "Global Harmony 2" initiative organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority …

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Culture  A view of the permanent exposition at the Musee Romain (Roman museum) in Lausanne, Switzerland, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2025. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

2 Robbers Overpower Guard, Steal Dozens of Ancient Gold Coins from Swiss Museum

Swiss authorities were searching Friday for two robbers who overpowered a security guard at an ancient Rome-themed museum in Lausanne, smashed a display case…

Culture The Red Sea Museum will also launch with a vibrant public program of workshops - SPA

Red Sea Museum to Open in Historic Jeddah on December 6

The Museums Commission announced that the Red Sea Museum will open to the public on December 6, 2025, in the heart of Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage…

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Culture This photo released by Budapest History Museum shows an intact Roman sarcophagus after its lid was lifted at an archeological site in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 30, 2025. (Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP)

Archaeologists Lift the Lid on a 1,700-year-old Roman Sarcophagus Hidden beneath Budapest

A remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus has been unearthed in Hungary’s capital, offering a rare window into the life of the young woman inside and 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 Auctions for $54.6 mn, Record for Woman Artist

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

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Culture Ancient Kingdoms Festival begins in AlUla. (SPA)

Ancient Kingdoms Festival Begins in AlUla

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2025 officially started on Thursday following an opening ceremony held at the Al Hijr archaeological site, one of the most…

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Culture Diriyah Season 25/26 serves as a global hub for culture and history enthusiasts - SPA

Diriyah Season Celebrates Heritage with Launch of 'Hal Al-Qusoor' Program in At-Turaif District

The Hal Al-Qusoor program was launched in the historic At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010 and one of the largest mud-brick districts…

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Culture Noor Riyadh 2025 festival is beginning on Thursday, November 20, and will continue until December 6 - SPA

Noor Riyadh 2025 Festival Organizes Special Light Art Show

Noor Riyadh 2025 festival organized a special light show at the stc Metro Station under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye,” aiming to highlight diverse…

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Culture  Organizing the week in Al-Kharj is part of its plans to expand children’s literature programs across the Kingdom - SPA

Saudi Literature Commission Launches ‘Children's Literary Week’ in Al-Kharj

Al-Kharj Governorate witnessed Wednesday the launch of “Children's Literary Week,” organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, aiming…

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Culture Ithra Participates as Cultural Partner in Misk Global Forum 2025

Ithra Participates as Cultural Partner in Misk Global Forum 2025

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an Aramco initiative, is participating as a cultural partner in the Misk Global Forum (MGF) 2025, held at…

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Culture The Saudi pavilion will present a rich cultural program during the fair, including seminars, panel discussions, workshops, and poetry evenings, featuring a group of Saudi writers whose presence reflects the dynamism of the literary movement in the Kingdom - SPA

Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Kuwait International Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Kuwait International Book Fair 2025, held from November 19 to…

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Culture UNESCO’s World Heritage Center selected the Heritage Commission’s “Al-Ahsa Deserves” project to be part of the World Heritage Volunteers 2025 Campaign - SPA

UNESCO Selects Heritage Commission’s ‘Al-Ahsa Deserves’ Project for Global Volunteers Initiative

The Heritage Commission in Al-Ahsa, in partnership with UNESCO and the Saudi Irrigation Organization, has launched a volunteer program titled “Al-Ahsa Deserves…

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Culture President of the Louvre Museum Laurence des Cars looks on during her audition before the National Assembly cultural affairs committee at the Palais Bourbon in Paris, on November 19, 2025. (AFP)

Louvre Museum to Add 100 External Cameras by 2026 After Heist Exposed Security Flaws 

France's Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month's spectacular heist, its…

Culture Saudi Literature Commission Wins Excellence in Performance Measurement Award 

Saudi Literature Commission Wins Excellence in Performance Measurement Award 

Saudi Arabia's Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission received an excellence in performance measurement award at the first Performance Excellence…

Culture This photograph shows traditional Turkish patterns painted on tile in Iznik on October 31, 2025. (AFP)

Rediscovering Iznik’s Lost Art of Vibrant Ottoman Tilemaking 

For over 300 years, the closely-guarded secrets of the Ottoman Empire's luminous tilework was lost, but its rediscovery has revived a key part of Türkiye's…