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Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

Culture The Common Ground festival began its first day with a diverse program celebrating Iraqi culture. SPA

Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Common Ground' Festival Celebrating Iraqi Culture

The Saudi Ministry of Culture on Wednesday launched the activities and programs of the "Common Ground" festival at Mega Studio in Boulevard City, Riyadh,…

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Culture General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Arab League Celebrates World Arabic Language Day

The General Secretariat of the Arab League's Social Affairs Sector, Culture and Dialogue of Civilizations Department has celebrated the World Arabic Language…

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Culture Women in southern Morocco have kept on the tradition of weaving carpets despite its meagre earnings - AFP

Morocco's Women Rug Weavers Battle to Save Age-old Craft

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings. Women…

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Jeddah to Host Makkah Int’l Conference on Arabic Language, Literature Next Month

The sixth annual Makkah International Conference on Arabic Language and Literature, themed "Arabic Language and the Challenges of Digitization," will take…

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Culture The "Common Ground" event is held at Mega Studios in Riyadh. SPA

‘Common Ground’ Event Celebrating Iraqi Culture Opens in Riyadh

The "Common Ground" event, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, opens on Wednesday to the public until December 31 at Mega Studios in Riyadh,…

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Culture US rapper, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams gives a speech after receiving the diploma as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts, Education and Entrepreneurship, at the UNESCO headquarters, in Paris on December 17, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)

Pharrell Williams is Named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris,…

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Culture This picture taken on June 29, 2024 shows Japanese author Haruki Murakami posing during a photo call following a performance entitled the “Haruki Murakami produce Murakami JAM vol.3 – A hot and gentle fusion night”, at the Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo. (AFP)

Murakami Tells Alma Mater He Was a ‘Terrible Student'

Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a…

Culture Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Cairo on Tuesday with Egyptian President Fattah El-Sisi.

Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Egypt’s President

Upon directives from the Kingdom’s leadership, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Cairo on Tuesday with Egyptian President…

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Culture 13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 13,040 new urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, increasing the number of documented sites…

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Culture Riyadh Season Welcomes Two New Immersive Experiences: Souq Al-Awaleen and Dunes of Arabia

Riyadh Season Welcomes Two New Immersive Experiences: Souq Al-Awaleen and Dunes of Arabia

Riyadh Season has unveiled two captivating new areas, Souq Al-Awaleen and Dunes of Arabia, which offer immersive experiences with a unique blend of heritage…

Culture The symposium brought together 80 national and international experts in fire management and heritage conservation. (SPA)

Symposium in AlUla Outlines Recommendations to Protect Vulnerable Heritage Sites from Fires

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and its strategic partner, the Saudi International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), have issued key…

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Culture  People wait to ride the Holiday Nostalgia Train in New York on December 8, 2024. (AFP)

Riding Subway Cars of 1930s New York, and Dressing the Part

Nearly a century after the New York subway introduced its iconic "R1-9" fleet, the agency is putting some of the railcars back into service -- and city…

Culture Tintin first appeared in a supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle, and became a weekly feature. (AFP/Getty Images)

Popeye and Tintin Enter the Public Domain in 2025 along with Novels from Faulkner and Hemingway

Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the…

Culture The commission's pavilion at the exhibition showcases a diverse range of handcrafted and heritage products that reflect the Kingdom’s heritage and cultural identity. (SPA)

Saudi Heritage Commission Participates in 6th 'Our Heritage' Exhibition in Cairo

The Saudi Heritage Commission is participating in the sixth "Our Heritage" exhibition for products, crafts, and heritage in Cairo from December 12 to 21. The…

Culture The fair runs until December 21 featuring a vibrant cultural program - SPA

Literature, Publishing, Translation Commission Inaugurates Jeddah Book Fair 2024

The Jeddah Book Fair 2024, hosted by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome Centre, kicked off with the participation…

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Culture (FILES) A photo shows a view of the Eiffel Tower from the rooftops of Paris, on July 31, 2024. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)

UNESCO, Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation to Celebrate World Arabic Day Next Wednesday

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, will observe…

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Culture The tripartite partnership will see RCU work closely with two UK Ministries

RCU, UK Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost AlUla's Cultural and Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a new strategic partnership with the United Kingdom to deepen cross-cultural links between the…

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Culture The forum will feature a variety of panel discussions and specialized workshops designed to encourage and enhance reading practices

Saudi Libraries Commission to Organize International Reading Forum in Riyadh Next Week

Saudi Arabia’s Libraries Commission is scheduled to host the "International Reading Forum" from December 19 to 21 at the Conference Center of King Abdullah…

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Culture The MoU aims to enrich cultural dialogue and preserve the national identity, enhance cooperation, and foster a deeper understanding of the culture of both countries. WAM

UAE, Philippines Agree to Enhance Bilateral Ties Through Culture

The UAE Ministry of Culture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines to enhance…

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Cultural Development Fund, Red Sea Film Foundation Sign MoU for Joint Financing of Film Production

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) and the Red Sea Film Foundation have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to co-finance film production…

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Culture This combination photo of portraits shows Indigenous Nagas during the Hornbill Festival in Kisama, on the outskirts of Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Tuesday, Dec.10, 2024. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

In India’s Northeast, Nagas Showcase Traditional Culture at Hornbill Festival

The men were dressed like warriors as they stabbed their spears in the air, reenacting a form of tribal warfare their ancestors used in battles. Many others,…

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Culture The event is held under the theme, "Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Innovation While Preserving Cultural Heritage." SPA

King Salman Academy for Arabic Language Launches World Arabic Language Day in New York

Under the patronage of Minister of Culture and King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language chairman of the board of trustees Prince Badr bin Abdullah…

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Culture A Palestinian woman pours the ingredients for making traditional 'Nabulsi' soap into a barrel, in the village of Salem east of the occupied-West Bank city of Nablus on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)

Secrets of Palestinians' UNESCO-listed Nablus Soap

Initiated into the thousand-year-old practice of Nablus soap making by a distant relative, Umm al-Abed is now passing on the secrets of the practice newly…

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Culture The second annual Greening Arabia International Forum and Exhibition on Afforestation Technologies hosted a variety of cultural and traditional events. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Greening Arabia Forum on Afforestation Hosts Cultural Events

The second annual Greening Arabia International Forum and Exhibition on Afforestation Technologies hosted a variety of cultural and traditional events,…

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Culture The festival reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s commitment to promoting Arabic as a dynamic and relevant language for the present era.

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches 2nd Edition of ‘Arabian Days’ Festival

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center is set to host the second edition of the ‘Arabian Days’ festival from December 14 to 16, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Emirates…

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Culture Al-Sayahid Desert retreats in Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant increase in demand during the ongoing King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)

Saudi’s Al-Sayahid Desert Retreats in High Demand during King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

Tents and hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Sayahid area, currently hosting the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, have reached full occupancy in the past few days…

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Culture The celebration will take place from December 9 to 11 at the UN headquarters in New York

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Celebrate World Arabic Language Day in New York

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, will…

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Culture A person uses markers while working on calligraphy, as people take part in a celebration for UAE National Day festivities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Nabila Eltigi

Culture Minister: UAE Global Leader in Supporting Arts, Culture

UAE’s Minister of Culture Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi has reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing the arts and cultural landscape, emphasizing…

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Culture Saudi Cultural Development Fund Partners with Red Sea Int'l Film Festival as Sponsor of Red Sea Souk

Saudi Cultural Development Fund Partners with Red Sea Int'l Film Festival as Sponsor of Red Sea Souk

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF), the key financial supporter of the cultural sector in Saudi Arabia, announced on Friday its sponsorship of the Red Sea…

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