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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
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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
5 days ago2 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


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


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 151 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 111 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 101 min read


Ithra Announces Return of Tanween Design Event for 8th Edition in November
📷SPA Dhahran, September 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the return...
Sep 91 min read


Noor Riyadh Unveils Fifth Edition at The Armory Show in New York
New York, September 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Noor Riyadh citywide festival unveiled its fifth edition at The Armory...
Sep 81 min read


Qassim Region Preserves Craft of Sabha Prayer Beads as Cultural Heritage
📷SPA Qassim, September 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The centuries-old craft of making Sabha (prayer beads or Tasbih beads)...
Sep 71 min read


Saudi Museums Commission Launches Mobile Interactive Exhibition “Our Saudi Story” in Qassim
Buraidah, Sept 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Museums Commission has launched the first phase of the mobile interactive exhibition...
Sep 21 min read


Alexandria Biennale to Return in 2027 After 12-Year Hiatus
Alexandria, August 31, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – After a 12-year pause, the Alexandria Biennale will return in September 2027...
Aug 311 min read


Sotheby’s to Hold First Luxury Marquee Auctions in Abu Dhabi This December
📷 Life's a beach: the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will form the backdrop of the auctions. Courtesy Sotheby's. Abu Dhabi, August...
Aug 312 min read
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