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Sultan bin Abdulaziz Foundation Lauds Saudi Arabia, UNESCO on World Arabic Language Day Celebration

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Sultan bin Abdulaziz Foundation Lauds Saudi Arabia, UNESCO on World Arabic Language Day Celebration

Secretary General of Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation Prince Faisal bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz stressed that the World Arabic Language Day celebration,…

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Culture The event was organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome under the slogan "Jeddah Reads". (SPA)

Jeddah Book Fair Concludes

The Jeddah Book Fair came to a close on Saturday after 10 days during which it hosted more than 1,000 local, Arab, and international publishing houses and…

Culture In this photograph taken on October 19, 2024, vehicles ride past the Soona Mahal, a UNESCO-designated Art Deco apartment building along the Marine Drive seafront in Mumbai. (AFP)

India’s Architecture Fans Guard Mumbai’s Art Deco Past

A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that…

Culture A person holds up a smart phone as they wait for sunrise during the winter Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge, England, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

Thousands Greet the Winter Solstice at the Ancient Stonehenge Monument

Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people simply yearning for the promise of spring marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year at the ancient…

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Culture During the four years of fighting before Assad's forces recaptured Aleppo following a devastating siege, the city was virtually emptied - AFP

Syria's Aleppo Set for Revival Despite War Scars to its Heritage

The historic Baron Hotel in Syria's Aleppo is dilapidated and damaged by years of war but still standing and ready for a revival, much like the city itself. …

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Culture GAIN Summit Honors Saudi Culture Ministry with AI Ethics Medal

GAIN Summit Honors Saudi Culture Ministry with AI Ethics Medal

The Saudi Ministry of Culture was presented with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Medal for 2024 in recognition of its innovative work in this area on…

Culture The MoU covers several key areas, including developing unique and engaging cultural experiences for various segments of society. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry, stc Group Partner on Cultural Projects

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with stc Group to collaborate on strategic projects that will enhance the Saudi…

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Culture The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA

Jeddah's Historic Beit Al Kottab Reopens as Irth Café and Store

The Saudi Ministry of Culture's Historic Jeddah Program has successfully restored and rehabilitated Beit Al Kottab, a historic building in the city's UNESCO…

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Culture Helle Horsnes, senior researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, looks at seven rare coins that the museum bought earlier this year from the collection of butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun, in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 11, 2024. (Reuters)

Danish Butter King’s Coin Collection for Sale 100 Years After His Death 

The 20,000-piece coin collection of Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun, worth an estimated $74 million, is set to go under the hammer on Saturday in…

Culture (FILES) A view of Sudan National Museum in Khartoum on August 12, 2020. (Photo by ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP)

Sudan Museums' Precious Antiquities Looted in War

Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries,…

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Dubai Culture Explores Digital Publishing Trends

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the third edition of the Digital Publishing Forum, set to take place on September 18 at the…

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Culture The landmark event will offer visitors an immersive experience of the diverse cultural heritage of the Kingdom. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry to Host Cultural Week in Greece

The Ministry of Culture is set to launch Saudi Cultural Week in Greece, taking place from September 27 to October 1 at the historic Zappeion Hall in Athens. …

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Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture met the Russian Ambassador. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Russia Discuss Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met on Wednesday at his Diriyah office the Russian Ambassador, Sergey Kozlov. They discussed…

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Culture The announcement was made at the ninth session of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, held in Vietnam on September 8 and 9 - SPA Photo 

Two Saudi Geoparks Nominated for Inclusion in UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

In a significant step that testifies to Saudi Arabia’s role in preserving geological heritage and promoting sustainable development, the National Center for…

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Culture Heritage Commission Unveils Secrets of Stone Rectangles in Hail

Heritage Commission Unveils Secrets of Stone Rectangles in Hail

The Heritage Commission has revealed the results of a recent scientific study published in the journal The Holocene, as part of the Green Arabia Project, which…

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Culture The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi SDAIA Signs MoU with NAVER LABS and NAVER CLOUD to Develop Arabic Large Language Model 

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) signed on Tuesday a MoU with NAVER LABS and NAVER CLOUD to design an advanced language model for Arabic and its…

Culture Members of the Rapid Support Forces in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum (Reuters file)

Tens of Thousands of Artifacts Looted from Sudan Museum

Tens of thousands of artifacts have been looted from a Sudanese museum regarded as one of the most important in Africa, Britain’s The Guardian newspaper…

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Culture Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) inaugurates the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi KFCRIS Inaugurates UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures 

Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) inaugurated on Tuesday the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures with the support…

Culture The ceremony was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Crowns Winners of 4th National Cultural Awards

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has honored the winners of the fourth edition of the National Cultural Awards at the King Fahd…

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Culture KACCC announced the winners of the fourth edition of the Cultural Communication Award during a news conference held in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia: KACCC Announces Winners of Cultural Communication Award

The King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication (KACCC) announced the winners of the fourth edition of the Cultural Communication Award during a news…

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Culture The first "Irth" stores are set to open in Madinah and Jeddah in mid-September. (SPA)

Culinary Arts Commission Launches 'Irth' Store, Cafe in Three Saudi Cities

The Culinary Arts Commission announced on Monday the launch of "Irth," a new store and cafe concept celebrating and supporting Saudi Arabia's culinary heritage…

Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture has visited the KSGAAL headquarters in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Visits KSGAAL to Review its Key Projects

Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has…

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Culture The agreement aims to promote sustainability in museums through the implementation of sustainable operational strategies. (SPA)

Saudi Museums Commission Signs MoU with the AEON Collective

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding with the endowment fund AEON Collective at the National Museum in Riyadh. …

Culture The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Egyptian Archaeologist Calls on Berlin to Return Nefertiti Bust

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic bust of Queen…

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Culture The stamp is named after Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and enjoys his patronage. (SPA)

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve…

Culture Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

National Cultural Award-Granting Ceremony to Be Held under Saudi Crown Prince's Patronage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will grant the National Cultural Awards on Monday at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince…

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Culture An 1787 copy of the US Constitution that will be put up for auction on Sept. 28, 2024, is shown at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Rare 1787 Copy of US Constitution up for Auction, Could Be Worth Millions

Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It's in good enough condition that he can handle it,…

Culture The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments. SPA

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Cooperation Agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments…

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Culture The program aligns with Dubai Culture's efforts to strengthen the cultural and creative industries. WAM

Dubai Culture Launches 1st Edition of 'Talent Atelier' Program for Emirati Designers

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the 1st edition of 'Talent Atelier' program, organized in collaboration with L…

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