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King Fahad National Library Showcases Manuscript Restoration Techniques at Riyadh Book Fair

Restoration technicians at the pavilion are providing simple, clear explanations of the step-by-step process used to return damaged manuscripts to their original condition - SPA
Restoration technicians at the pavilion are providing simple, clear explanations of the step-by-step process used to return damaged manuscripts to their original condition - SPA
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King Fahad National Library Showcases Manuscript Restoration Techniques at Riyadh Book Fair

Restoration technicians at the pavilion are providing simple, clear explanations of the step-by-step process used to return damaged manuscripts to their original condition - SPA
Restoration technicians at the pavilion are providing simple, clear explanations of the step-by-step process used to return damaged manuscripts to their original condition - SPA

The King Fahad National Library's pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 is drawing interest with a dedicated booth that introduces visitors to the latest methods and techniques for restoring and treating valuable books and manuscripts.

The booth features a display of specialized restoration tools and materials, including ink fixative, magnesium for de-acidification, glycerin for paper moisturizing, caustic soda, and a paper scale.

According to SPA, it also showcases natural Japanese paper imported specifically for manuscript repair.

Restoration technicians at the pavilion are providing simple, clear explanations of the step-by-step process used to return damaged manuscripts to their original condition.

The library follows a precise and professional multi-stage process for handling received documents and manuscripts from both government agencies and individuals. This rigorous procedure includes sterilization, treatment, restoration, microfilming, digital imaging, and binding

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Misk Art Institute to Launch Creative Forum 2026 in September

This year's forum will explore the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the relationship between people and creativity as patterns of cultural and creative production and reception continue to change - SPA
This year's forum will explore the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the relationship between people and creativity as patterns of cultural and creative production and reception continue to change - SPA
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Misk Art Institute to Launch Creative Forum 2026 in September

This year's forum will explore the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the relationship between people and creativity as patterns of cultural and creative production and reception continue to change - SPA
This year's forum will explore the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the relationship between people and creativity as patterns of cultural and creative production and reception continue to change - SPA

Misk Art Institute, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), announced the launch of the Creative Forum 2026, to be held on September 3 and 4 at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh.

Over two days, the forum will bring together more than 48 cultural experts, curators, academics, artists, and policymakers from around the world across 16 specialized panel discussions, eight artistic and cultural mentorship sessions covering various topics, and six sessions of the "Coffee with a Cultural Expert" program to examine the rapid transformations taking place in cultural practices amid technological developments, SPA reported.

This year's forum will explore the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the relationship between people and creativity as patterns of cultural and creative production and reception continue to change.

It will also examine aspects of storytelling and identity, creative collaboration networks, and the impact of digital transformation and artificial intelligence on today's cultural landscape.

The forum reflects Misk Art Institute's commitment to fostering cultural dialogue at both the regional and international levels and creating spaces for discussion on issues shaping the future of the cultural sector.

It also underscores the importance of preserving the human dimension of creative practice and promoting the exchange of expertise and knowledge, contributing to a thriving creative ecosystem and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a leading regional and international destination for cultural and artistic dialogue.

Since its launch in 2020, the Creative Forum has hosted more than 280 speakers from over 20 countries, attracted more than 14,000 participants, and generated more than three million digital impressions worldwide, reflecting its established position as one of the region's leading cultural events.

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Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)
Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)
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Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)
Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)

Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79, his family announced.

Mansour, whose vivid artwork depicted both Palestinian traditions and his people's struggles under Israeli occupation, died on Monday at his home in east Jerusalem, his family said.

"The final chapter has been written. With hearts gripped by sorrow beyond description, we announce that our dear father has left this world," the family said in a statement.

"For the world, he leaves behind a life filled with beauty and memories, and a legacy that will continue through everyone whose lives he touched. As for us, we have lost a father who was the source of our love, our strength and our refuge."

Mansour was born in Birzeit, north of Ramallah, in 1947 and studied art and design in Jerusalem, graduating in 1970.

The Palestinian Culture Ministry mourned Mansour, calling him "one of the most important pillars of contemporary Palestinian visual art, whose career over decades formed part of the Palestinian visual and national memory".

The ministry hailed his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships", depicting an elderly Palestinian porter carrying the city of Jerusalem on his back, as "an artistic and national icon", adding that his work served "as witness to Palestinian history and guardian of identity".

Mansour was the recipient of numerous awards, among them the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture in 2019.

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Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris

Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris

Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Monday the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris on the sidelines of the visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to France.

The center will serve as a platform for promoting Saudi culture and highlighting its historical depth and creative diversity through high-quality cultural programs and initiatives involving French practitioners, institutions and the public.

It will support the international presence of Saudi cultural practitioners, strengthen communication between intellectuals and creative professionals in the two countries, and build strategic partnerships between Saudi and French cultural institutions, facilitating the exchange of expertise and implementation of joint cultural initiatives.

The establishment of the center reflects the continued development of Saudi-French relations and underscores the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its international cultural presence and presenting an authentic cultural image that introduces the world to its rich heritage and contemporary creative output.