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Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Launches New Book ‘Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha’ at Sharjah International Book Fair 2025
📷WAM SHARJAH, November 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi , Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture , has launched her new book titled “Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) . The book is published by Rewayat , the literary imprint of Kalimat Group. In the book’s foreword, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi
Nov 122 min read


Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Launches eL Seed Art Collaboration to Support Children’s Right to Read
📷WAM Sharjah, November 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi , Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation (KF) , the Foundation has unveiled an exclusive art-inspired merchandise collection in collaboration with French–Tunisian artist eL Seed . Proceeds from the collection will go entirely towards supporting the Foundation’s Pledge a Library initiative, dedicated to enhancing children’s access to books and upho
Nov 112 min read


Darah Showcases ‘Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites’ Exhibition at Hajj Conference 2025
📷spa MAKKAH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is showcasing an exhibition titled “Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and the Holy Sites” as part of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025. The pavilion presents a visual journey through the development and architectural evolution of the Two Holy Mosques and the holy sites over the decades, from early expansion projects to the modern infrastructu
Nov 102 min read


UAE elected Vice President of UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference in Samarkand
📷WAM SAMARKAND, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates has been elected Vice President of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13, with participation from 194 member states. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture and Chair of the UAE National Commission for Education, Cul
Nov 102 min read


Film AlUla Launches Training Program to Develop Saudi Film Production Talent
📷SPA ALULA, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Film AlUla, the film agency under the Royal Commission for AlUla, has announced the launch of the AlUla Crew Workforce , a 45-day training program designed to equip Saudi talent with hands-on experience in film production. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to advance the film industry ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Participants will receive supervised training from industry professionals in key areas including scr
Nov 51 min read


Saudi Culture Minister Visits Bukhara Biennale During Official Visit to Uzbekistan
📷SPA SAMARKAND, November 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan visited the inaugural edition of the Bukhara Biennale of Contemporary Art on Wednesday as part of his official visit to Uzbekistan to attend the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand. Prince Bader toured the biennale’s pavilions in Bukhara, which serves as a new regional platform for contemporary art in Central Asia. The event features participation from m
Nov 51 min read


Misk Art Institute to Open ‘Art Across the Arabian Gulf’ Exhibition in Riyadh
📷SPA RIYADH, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Misk Art Institute, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk Foundation), will open the ‘Art Across the Arabian Gulf’ exhibition tomorrow at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh. The exhibition brings together more than 150 artworks by over 70 artists, charting the cultural evolution of the Gulf region during a transformative historical period. It will run until March 31, 2026. The showcase
Nov 41 min read


Picasso Painting Sells for $31 Million at Paris Auction
📷 Employees adjust the painting "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat (Dora Maar), 1943" (Buste de femme au chapeau a fleurs (Dora Maar), 1943) by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) on display before its auction at Drouot auction house in Paris, France, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Paris, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, believed to depict his muse Dora Maar, sold for €27 million ($31 million) at a
Oct 251 min read


Prince Bader bin Abdullah Meets French Culture Minister as RCU and Centre Pompidou Expand Partnership
📷SPA Paris, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, met with France’s Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during his official visit to the French Republic, the Royal Commission for AlUla announced on Wednesday. According to the commission, a section of the Centre Pompidou will be named in gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the museum’s reopening, wit
Oct 222 min read


Zayed National Museum to Open in Abu Dhabi on December 3 2025
📷WAM Abu Dhabi, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zayed National Museum , the national museum of the United Arab Emirates , will open to the public on December 3 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District , the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced. The museum will offer an immersive journey through the history of the UAE , combining archaeological artefacts, historic objects, audiovisual presentations, and sensory installations to trace the natio
Oct 172 min read


BIENALSUR Opens at SAMoCA JAX (Oct 15–Dec 31)
📷SPA Diriyah, October 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission will stage the fourth edition of the International...
Oct 91 min read


Royal Commission for AlUla Showcases Heritage Projects at International Restoration Week in Riyadh
📷 SPA Riyadh, October 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is taking part in International...
Oct 11 min read


AlUla artifacts showcased in China at ‘Glimpses of the Ancient North Arabian Kingdoms’ exhibition
📷SPA Henan, China, September 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Shang Dynasty Capital Site Museum in Henan Province opened the...
Sep 302 min read


Riyadh to host “WICKED” musical for the first time in the Middle East
📷SPA Riyadh, September 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in collaboration with Broadway...
Sep 291 min read


King Abdulaziz Palace in Lina Stands as a Symbol of Saudi Unification and Heritage
📷SPA Rafha, Sept 22, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Lina, Rafha Governorate, has...
Sep 221 min read


Hira Cultural District in Makkah Launches Six-Day Events for Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day
📷SPA Makkah, Sept 22, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Hira Cultural District in Makkah will launch a six-day program of special...
Sep 211 min read


Ithra to Host Over 40 Cultural Events for Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day
📷SPA Dhahran, Sept 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced it will host...
Sep 211 min read


Ithra Opens Exhibition Showcasing Women Artists From Across the Arab World
📷SPA Dhahran, September 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) inaugurated the...
Sep 191 min read


Dubai’s Al Shindagha Museum Wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 Award
Dubai, September 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Al Shindagha Museum has been named a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 award...
Sep 191 min read


Energy Exhibit at Ithra Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Oil Heritage and Future Innovations
📷SPA Dhahran, September 18, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Energy Exhibit at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture...
Sep 181 min read
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