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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 4, 20251 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 25, 20251 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 22, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 9, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 30, 20252 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 29, 20251 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 22, 20251 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 21, 20251 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 21, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 18, 20251 min read


RIBA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Middle East Award, Highlighting Transformative Architecture in the GCC
Dubai, September 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 15 finalists...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Zawiya 97 in Historic Jeddah Showcases Handicrafts in Cultural Initiative
📷SPA Jeddah, September 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Zawiya 97 events in Historic Jeddah have become a vibrant cultural...
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Honors Winners of Fifth National Cultural Awards Initiative in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, September 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan honored the...
Sep 15, 20251 min read


JAX District Launches Culinary Initiative ‘JAX Flavors’ to Support Food Entrepreneurs in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, September 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – JAX District, Saudi Arabia’s leading creative hub overseen by the Diriyah...
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Launches Cultural Program for Kingdom’s 95th National Day
📷SPA Osaka, September 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka announced the launch of a cultural...
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Red Sea Global Unveils International Artworks at Red Sea International Airport
📷SPA Riyadh, September 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global (RSG) has unveiled two major international artworks to...
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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