Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
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Ancient Kingdoms Festival Held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA
Running until November 30, the festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture. SPA

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is being held in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, celebrating the rich history of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.

Running until November 30, this festival offers visitors a unique experience that combines heritage and culture through a variety of events.

Attendees can enjoy daytime activities, exploratory tours, and night excursions inspired by ancient stories, all guided by a specialized team to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A highlight of the festival is an exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), “Masterpieces of the MANN,” hosted at the Maraya cultural venue. This exhibition showcases artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, displayed in the Kingdom for the first time.

Other unique experiences include the “Hegra After Dark” event at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, drone shows, and the Hegra Candlelit Classics series (music concerts). Visitors can also participate in the “Quest for the Ancient Kingdoms” tour in Wadi AlNaam (Valley of the Ostriches), known for its breathtaking rock formations.

“The Incense Road Experience” in AlUla’s Old Town provides an immersive journey through narrow alleys lined with traditional mud-brick buildings. This extraordinary experience blends live performances and modern technology to tell interactive stories, unveiling archaeological treasures in a captivating mix of past and present.



Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair

The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies
The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies
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Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair

The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies
The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, which is taking place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center on April 24-May 3, with the participation of 35 countries and 674 publishing houses.

The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies, including the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the King Abdulaziz Public Library, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the King Fahd Quran Printing Complex, and Taibah University.

This is part of the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen cultural relations with the Sultanate of Oman and promote investment opportunities, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.