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

The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
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Jeddah's Historic Beit Al Kottab Reopens as Irth Café and Store

The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA
The building now houses Irth Café and Store. SPA

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 World Heritage site.

The beautifully preserved building now houses Irth Café and Store, a new platform showcasing Saudi culinary arts.
Located on Gold Street, Irth Café offers visitors a unique experience reflecting Saudi culture. The café is open daily except for Sundays, from 12 noon to 11 pm.
The Historic Jeddah Program's goal is to revitalize the area, preserve its heritage, and enhance the visitor experience. Through careful restoration and rehabilitation, the program aims to transform historic buildings into vibrant cultural and commercial spaces.



Saudi Culture Ministry, stc Group Partner on Cultural Projects

The MoU covers several key areas, including developing unique and engaging cultural experiences for various segments of society. SPA
The MoU covers several key areas, including developing unique and engaging cultural experiences for various segments of society. SPA
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Saudi Culture Ministry, stc Group Partner on Cultural Projects

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

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 cultural sector.

The partnership, which was announced on Thursday, aims to enrich cultural content online and through digital channels, leveraging stc Group's robust infrastructure and digital solutions.

The MoU covers several key areas, including developing unique and engaging cultural experiences for various segments of society, sharing data and insights to improve cultural initiatives, supporting and nurturing cultural talents, enriching cultural content through digital channels and stc Group's wide network, and providing the Culture Ministry with advanced digital solutions such as infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IoT.

The MoU aligns with the Ministry's efforts to foster collaboration with the private sector and enrich the Saudi cultural landscape. By leveraging stc Group's digital capabilities, the partnership aims to create a more vibrant and engaging cultural scene that contributes to national identity and fosters local and international cultural interaction.