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Paris' Orsay Museum Opens up the Wonders of Art Restoration to the Public Gaze

Culture Art restorers work on Gustave Courbet's painting titled "A Burial at Ornans" (Un enterrement a Ornans), created between 1849 and 1850, at the Orsay Museum in Paris on May 7, 2025. (AFP)

Paris' Orsay Museum Opens up the Wonders of Art Restoration to the Public Gaze

As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual…

Culture Through a curated cultural program, the ministry will highlight the diversity of Saudi culture and its contemporary creative renaissance

Saudi Culture Ministry to Feature at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is set to host a comprehensive program of cultural events at the Abbazia building in Venice, Italy, from May 10 to November 23…

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Culture The agreement outlines key areas of cooperation, including joint exhibitions in art and archaeology, long-term loans, strategic cultural projects, and capacity building through training and residencies

Saudi Museums Commission, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation to Deepen Museum Collaboration

The Saudi Museums Commission, one of the eleven sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture, and Germany’s Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation …

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Culture The partnership reflects the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s continued efforts to celebrate the diversity of local cultures and preserve the Kingdom’s national heritage. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry Signs Agreement with Saudi Downtown Company to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has signed an agreement with the Saudi Downtown Company to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The agreement…

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Culture The agreement covers several cultural fields to highlight the Kingdom’s heritage. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry, Boutique Group Sign Agreement to Promote Saudi Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture signed a cooperation agreement with Boutique Group to enhance joint efforts to promote the Kingdom’s rich heritage. The signing…

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Culture The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of supporting traditional arts. SPA

Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Namaa Almunawara to Promote Traditional Arts

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and Namaa Almunawara have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the institute's headquarters…

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Culture The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA

AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

The AlUla Languages Institute, affiliated with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), launched the Reviving Ancient Languages Program. The program aims to…

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Culture The initiative seeks to enhance the urban landscape in a sustainable and balanced manner

RCMC Launches ‘Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture’ to Preserve Heritage

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) officially launched the “Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture” initiative on Sunday, aimed at…

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Culture The Harf competition is designed to highlight the beauty of the Arabic language

King Salman Arabic Academy Launches Harf Arabic Language Competition

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the third edition of the Harf competition for non-Arabic-speaking students, an initiative aimed at…

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Culture  An archaeologist uses a hose to water the keel of the medieval ship, preserving the wood after its discovery during excavation work at a former fish market, at the construction of car park, in Barcelona, Spain April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Dig in Spanish Former Fish Market Reveals Medieval Maritime Treasure

Archaeologists digging up a former fish market in Barcelona in northeast Spain have discovered the wreck of a ship that may have sunk about 500 years ago. …

Culture Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025

Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025

Saudi Arabia, represented by its Culinary Arts Commission, will participate in the upcoming Taste of Paris event from May 8 to 11. As one of the 11 sector…

Culture The international conference “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia” was held in Paris on April 29 and 30

Cultural Memory Center Attends Int'l Conference on Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Cultural Memory Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, participated in the two-day international conference “Innovating Documentary…

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Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Talk on Conservation and Display of Artifacts, Art Collections

The Saudi Museums Commission has recently hosted an engaging open talk on “Conservation, Preservation, and Display of Artifacts and Art Collections,” as part…

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Culture The collaboration aims to exhibit thousands of exquisite pieces owned by Art of Heritage. SPA

Misk Heritage Museum Signs Collaboration Agreement with Art of Heritage to Showcase Saudi Cultural Legacy

Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan,” a newly established museum dedicated to preserving and honoring Saudi heritage, has entered into a landmark 30-year agreement…

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Culture This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to implement strategic projects that contribute to preserving the district's urban heritage and boost its presence in the local and international cultural scene. (SPA)

Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah

In a step that underscores its commitment to digital transformation, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched a dedicated application for the Jeddah Historic…

Culture Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London 

Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London 

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque,…

Culture Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with UNESCO, launched its international conference titled “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable…

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Culture The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic…

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Culture President Joe Biden hands a pen to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland as he signs a proclamation on the North Lawn at the White House in Washington, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP)

Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day 

President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor's practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in…

Culture Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the “Support for Performance” program to empower non-profit cultural organizations by offering various support…

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Culture The program included dialogue sessions and interactive workshops in Saudi traditional arts - SPA

Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Implements Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth), in partnership with the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University of China, implemented the Saudi…

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Culture The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion today at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, which runs from April 26 to May 5, reported the Saudi Press Agency…

Culture Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Jusoor Exhibition in Jakarta Draws Over 150,000 Visitors on Third Day

The fifth edition of the Jusoor Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Jakarta, Indonesia, recorded a remarkable…

Culture The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)

Sydney to Host Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Saudi Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. Under the patronage of Minister of…

Culture  The River Avon in the World Heritage site of Bath, England, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 with the backdrop of the rugby stadium. (AP)

An English Rugby Team’s Stadium Plan Sparks Concern for UNESCO Designation

Talk about a scrum. The rugby club in the English city of Bath is at odds with some of its neighbors over plans to expand the team’s beloved stadium. …

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

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

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, which is taking…

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Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Jeddah on Thursday with Costa Rica’s Minister of Culture and Youth Jorge Rodríguez Vives…

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Culture The library's World Book Day celebration continues until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates World Book Day

To mark World Book Day, observed annually on April 23, the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh launched the musical play "Passion" at the Riyadh…

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Culture The Saudi and Greek Culture Ministers have co-chaired the inaugural meeting in Jeddah of the Culture Committee of the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Strengthening Cultural Relations

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Greek counterpart Dr. Lina Mendoni have co-chaired the inaugural meeting in Jeddah of the…

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