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Culture More than 5,393 craftsmen are registered in the National Register of Handicrafts (Ministry of Culture)

World Heritage Day... Saudi Arabia Celebrates its Rich Treasures

As World Heritage Day falls on April 18, Saudi Arabia celebrates the qualitative transformations it has achieved in the heritage and antiquities sector since…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Culture The fourth edition of the Saudi annual national campaign for charitable activities was inaugurated with generous donations from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)

Saudi ‘Ehsan’ Campaign: Social Unity Reaches Millions

As Islam’s holy month of Ramadan begins, people’s hearts open, eager to do good deeds and help those in need. The fourth Saudi annual national campaign for…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Culture The Saudi Libraries Commission hosts the 34th edition of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI) Conference

Riyadh Hosts Arab Conference to Promote Investments in Libraries

The Saudi capital hosts an Arab conference that looks into the future of innovative and cultural industries and promotes the role of libraries and information…

Omar al-Badwi
Business One of the historical sites near AlUla, Saudi Arabia (AFP)

Saudi Tourism Awaits Results of Legislative Environment Enhancements

The tourism sector in Saudi Arabia looks forward to reaping the benefits of the newly established legislative framework for the sector. Princess Haifa…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Culture The platform displays artifacts that were discovered in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

‘Culture Gate’... Digital Platform to Document, Explore Saudi Cultural Wealth

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched a new digital interface that opens doors to explore the kingdom’s cultural wealth, enhance its presence in the…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan

Saudi Arabia Creates Social Fund for Education Department

Saudi Arabia has announced a social fund for the education department that is aimed at enhancing the professional development of educators and ensuring the…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties Saudi Arabia has launched a new initiative to bring in students and researchers from around the world to study in Saudi universities. Photo: Al-Imam University

Saudi Arabia Opens Local Universities for Students from Around the World

Saudi Arabia has launched a new initiative to bring in students and researchers from around the world to study in Saudi universities, and benefit from the…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Culture The logo of the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee (Media Center)

Riyadh Meeting Expected to Include 50 Sites on World Heritage List

The extended 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee will take place in Riyadh between September 10 and 25 and is expected to include several new…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)