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Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom
The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom
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Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom
The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the registration of 5,969 new architectural heritage sites in the National Register of Architectural Heritage, bringing the total number of registered sites to 34,171.

These sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom.

The newly registered sites include 258 in Riyadh Region, 483 in Makkah Region, 761 in Qassim Region, three in Eastern Region, 3,893 in Aseer Region, 60 in Hail Region, eight in Jazan Region, 499 in Al-Baha Region, and four in Al-Jouf Region.

The registration process is based on regulations related to antiquities and architectural heritage, following a decision by the Board of Directors of the Heritage Commission to delegate authority to the commission’s CEO to register heritage sites. The initiative aims to protect these sites from encroachment or neglect and to ensure their preservation for future generations.

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Saudi Media Ministry Launches Sudanese Culture Week as Part of 'Global Harmony 2' Initiative 

The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues. (SPA)
The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues. (SPA)
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Saudi Media Ministry Launches Sudanese Culture Week as Part of 'Global Harmony 2' Initiative 

The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues. (SPA)
The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launched on Sunday the Sudanese Culture Week as part of the "Global Harmony 2" initiative, organized in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the Quality of Life Program.

The event is part of a series of cultural activities showcasing 14 global cultures, held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season venues.

The events began with a celebratory parade showcasing elements of Sudanese culture, featuring performances of traditional music, including the rhythms of the Dalooka and melodies of the Rababa, alongside scenes from a Sudanese bridal procession.

Sudanese Culture Week includes a diverse program of musical concerts, entertainment segments, and cultural pavilions, with participation from a selection of Sudanese singers and influencers presenting activities that reflect the cultural diversity of Sudan’s regions and communities.

The event stage hosted the first musical concerts, attended by thousands of visitors, who engaged with Rababa performances by traditional artists and popular social occasion songs from Sudan.

Sudanese Culture Week marks the final week of events under the Global Harmony 2 initiative, building on the program's success in promoting cultural exchange in the Kingdom, reflecting the values of coexistence and cultural openness embraced by the Kingdom.

The events will continue on Monday with a program featuring a variety of cultural and musical performances.

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Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award

Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award
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Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award

Saudi Heritage Commission Wins 2025 New York Product Design Award

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission achieved a new international milestone after winning the Silver Category at the 2025 New York Product Design Awards for its creative work, Al-Qaayed Craft Mural, one of the most prominent products of the Artisans House in Jazan Region.

This recognition coincides with the Year of Handicrafts 2025, launched by the Kingdom to strengthen the presence of traditional crafts and highlight their cultural and economic value. The award reflects the commission’s ability to present Saudi handicrafts in contemporary forms that keep pace with innovation while showcasing the richness of national identity, SPA reported.

With this achievement, the Heritage Commission has raised its total award count this year to six, including five international honors and one regional distinction, bringing its overall accolades since establishment to 13 across the fields of heritage, handicrafts, and design.

The commission emphasized that this international recognition embodies its ongoing commitment to preserving and developing handicrafts within the framework of the Year of Handicrafts 2025.

It also highlights the integration of efforts by its specialized teams and its effective local and international partnerships to support male and female artisans and enable their products to reach global creative platforms, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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Saudi National Museum Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Focus on Heritage, Crafts

The Saudi National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18
The Saudi National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18
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Saudi National Museum Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Focus on Heritage, Crafts

The Saudi National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18
The Saudi National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18

Saudi Arabia’s National Museum is organizing a cultural program to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2025, which is observed annually on December 18.

The program will run over three days, offering visitors a unique experience that combines heritage, arts, and the Arabic language.

The celebration will feature a series of cultural and intellectual dialogues exploring the human and cultural dimensions of the Arabic language.

A key highlight is a session titled "the aesthetics of language in Saudi folk songs," which will examine the relationship between traditional folk songs and highlight the role of language in preserving cultural heritage, connecting tools and crafts to the living heritage of Saudi societies.

The program also offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore literary and cultural works through a book signing session with a conversational style, allowing direct interaction with authors and the exploration of the aesthetics of Arabic in their texts.

The program will conclude its activities with a series of workshops, interactive activities, and artistic performances that reflect the richness and diversity of traditional crafts and arts, providing visitors with an exceptional cultural experience that blends discovery, knowledge, and celebration of living heritage.