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📷SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Noor Riyadh 2025, one of the flagship programs of Riyadh Art overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, concluded its fifth edition after welcoming more than seven million visitors and presenting 60 artworks by 59 local and international artists from 24 countries. Held under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye,” the festival showcased light artworks across six main sites in the capital: Al-Hukm Palace District

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Indonesian Cultural Days began on Tuesday in Riyadh as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority. The program is taking place at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones, and has drawn thousands of citizens and residents from various nationalities. Visitors attended Indonesian heritage and cultural performances throughout t

SPA Riyadh, Dec. 3, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Souq Al-Mawsim, one of the main programs of Diriyah Season 25-26, has continued to attract visitors since opening on November 9 in the historic Al-Tawalie district, a site closely associated with Diriyah’s commercial and cultural history. This year’s edition marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan, with programming that highlights cultural diversity through the presence of Kyoto’s herita

SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The dallah, the traditional Arab coffee pot, is widely regarded as one of the most prominent symbols of Arab heritage, reflecting centuries-old customs of hospitality and social identity across the region. Historically used in councils, gatherings and formal occasions, the dallah served both a practical and cultural role, becoming closely associated with values of generosity and hospitality. Its presence in social s

Visitors take pictures of the painting "Mona Lisa" (La Joconde) by Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre Museum on the day it reopened to the public for the first time since last Sunday's heist, while the Galerie d'Apollon where eight pieces of Napoleon and the Empress's jewelry collection displayed in the gallery were stolen by thieves, remains closed, in Paris, France, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Louvre Mu

📷SPA RIYADH, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The “Global Harmony 2” initiative continued to attract thousands of visitors on the fifth day of Yemen Culture Week, with venues filled with families and residents of various nationalities attending cultural and recreational activities showcasing the richness and diversity of Yemeni heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Media in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the Quality of Life

📷SPA ALULA, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The AlUla Arts Festival  will launch its fifth edition from January 16 to February 14, 2026 , transforming the historic AlUla Oasis into a major platform for contemporary art, design, and cultural programming. Organizers described the 2026 edition as the festival’s broadest and most diverse  to date, featuring exhibitions, performances, and immersive experiences that continue to enrich AlUla’s cultural landscape.

📷SPA ALULA, November 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Hegra After Dark experience, part of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, is transforming AlUla’s evenings with performances that blend Nabataean heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Held at the Hegra archaeological site, the program features immersive shows inspired by the region’s diverse historical cultures. Visitors can explore illuminated tomb facades, take horse-drawn carriage tours through heritage l

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Layali Al-Diriyah , one of the flagship programs of Diriyah Season 25/26, kicked off today in the historic Al-Murayih District , unfolding in an atmosphere inspired by the area’s heritage as an agricultural and cultural hub and a long-standing gathering place for performing arts and the traditional Saudi Ardah. Running throughout the season, Layali Al-Diriyah highlights Diriyah’s legacy as a cultural and commerc

📷SPA RIYADH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), artist Salwa Al-Amoudi is presenting a collection that reflects more than 12 years of experience in mosaic art, featuring intricately crafted pieces inspired by Saudi heritage. Her exhibition includes mosaic tables featuring Al-Ahsa motifs, a service table shaped like the map of the Kingdom, and a lavender seedling designed using carefully selected stones that h

📷SPA DIRIYAH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Hal Al-Qusoor program was launched in the historic At-Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010 and one of the largest mud-brick settlements in the world, known for its Najdi architectural style. Starting daily at 4:00 PM, the program opens several palaces belonging to imams and princes to the public for the first time . The initiative aims to recreate administrative, social, cultural, and hum

📷SPA RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), visitors to the traditional crafts section are drawn to a pavilion showcasing the work of Faris Nayef Al-Harma, a craftsman specializing in Najdi incense burners and traditional doors. His work reflects more than two decades of practice, research, and efforts to preserve key elements of Saudi architectural heritage. Al-Harma said his connection to crafts began a

📷SPA Riyadh, Nov. 13, 2025 (SABN) – The traditional craft of pottery and ceramics continues to hold cultural and historical importance in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the longstanding connection between people and their natural environment. The practice, among the oldest clay handicrafts in the region, has gained renewed attention in Al-Jouf as part of the Year of Handicrafts 2025 initiatives. Muayid Al-Arjan, a potter from Al-Jouf, began learning the craft 18 years ago during a

📷SPA Dubai, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  –The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is participating in the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), held from November 11–17 in Dubai under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”  This year marks the first time the triennial global museum gathering is hosted in the Middle East. Ithra Head of Museum Farah Abushullaih  said that the Center’s

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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

📷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