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Buraidah Museum Documents Qassim’s Social and Cultural History | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Buraidah Museum, operated by Qassim Municipality, houses collections documenting aspects of the region’s social, economic and cultural history. Its galleries include historical objects, photographs, manuscripts and documents linked to Qassim and the wider history of Saudi Arabia. The museum, which opened in 1419 AH, was established with the participation of

Historic Jeddah Summer Program Blends Heritage, Art and Technology | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Historic Jeddah Summer is presenting a multi-site program combining cultural heritage, art, technology, education and community activities across the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Red Sea Museum is showcasing Saudi maritime heritage and the Red Sea’s historical links with civilizations and communities. Its “Sunken Treasures” exhibition explores navigat

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council Announces Launch of Irthi Museum in Sharjah | 📷WAM SHARJAH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council announced the launch of Irthi Museum in Sharjah, describing it as the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary craft. The museum will operate as a permanent cultural institution focused on preserving, documenting and presenting the evolution of contemporary craft in the UAE and the wider region. Its pl

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11 ABU DHABI, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, 2026, adding a major modern and contemporary art museum to the growing collection of cultural institutions on Saadiyat Island. Designed by the late Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Frank Gehry, the museum will encompass a total built-up area of 80,000 square metres. It will include 11,600 square metres of indoor gallery space and 23,0

Louvre Abu Dhabi Expands Summer Programme With Interactive Art and Cultural Experiences | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Louvre Abu Dhabi is offering a two-month summer programme combining exhibitions, workshops, cinema, guided tours and digital experiences for children, families and adult visitors. Running throughout July and August, the programme is led by “Board Game Adventure,” a new interactive exhibition at the Children’s Museum exploring how gam

Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in London Ahead of British Museum Exhibition LONDON, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sold-out exhibition at the British Museum, following a carefully coordinated journey from France under police escort. The 70-metre (230-foot) medieval embroidery, which depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, was transported in an air-conditioned, anti-vibration

RCU Launches New Publication On Umm Daraj And Lihyan Kingdom Heritage In AlUla | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched “Umm Daraj: Beacon of the Lihyan Kingdom,” a new publication by Dr. Hussein bin Ali Abu Al Hassan documenting one of AlUla’s significant archaeological sites associated with the Lihyan Kingdom. The book, available in Arabic, English and French, forms part of RCU’s efforts to preserve and document AlUla

Jazan Culture House holds pottery workshop for young participants | 📷SPA JAZAN, Saudi Arabia, June 25 — Jazan Culture House organized the “Little Potter” workshop as part of the Hiraf Cultural Club’s activities, targeting participants aged 10 to 18. The workshop aimed to develop young people’s creative skills and introduce them to traditional crafts as part of the region’s cultural heritage. Participants received hands-on training in clay shaping and pottery making, beginnin

Red Wind, Coral Worlds exhibition explores Red Sea history at Hayy Jameel | SPA JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — The Red Wind, Coral Worlds exhibition at Hayy Arts in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah, explores the historical, cultural and environmental interactions that have shaped the Red Sea over centuries. The exhibition runs through October 26. It traces the impact of trade, pilgrimage and migration routes on the region’s memory and cultural connections, presenting the Red Sea as a spa

Pottery Painting Corner Brings Heritage Art to Arar Visitors | 📷SPA The interactive art corner in Arar highlighted local creativity, heritage-inspired design and the role of handmade crafts in preserving cultural memory. A traditional pottery and householdware painting corner attracted visitors at the first Badnah Tourism Diversity Forum in Arar, offering an interactive art experience that combined visual art with local heritage. The corner was presented by Saudi artist Shah

Riyadh Art Installs Two New Permanent Public Artworks in Capital RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Art has installed two new permanent public artworks in the Saudi capital, expanding its citywide collection as part of efforts to integrate art into public spaces. The two works are “Running Beyond” by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and “Family Tree” by Indian artist Subodh Gupta, according to the Saudi Press Agency. “Running Beyond” has been installed on the

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, on March 12, 2024.Benoit Tessier/Reuters PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French-Iranian artist, author and women’s rights activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel memoir “Persepolis,” has died at 56, the Élysée Palace said on Thursday. The French presidency said Satrapi’s work “captivated a global audience” and described her as a major figure in French

Diriyah Biennale Foundation Shortlists Four Studios for AlMusalla Prize 2027 RIYADH, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced four architecture studios shortlisted for the AlMusalla Prize 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The prize, launched in 2024, invites architects to reimagine spaces of worship through the design of an adaptable musalla for prayer and contemplation. The shortlisted studios are Al-Jawad Pike from the United King

Saudi Traditional Arts Institute Launches Najdi Doors Training Programm | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 18-month programme in Unayzah will train Saudi participants in traditional carpentry, Najdi decoration and the craft of making doors linked to the Kingdom’s architectural heritage. The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Wrth, has opened registration for a new cohort of its apprenticeship programme specialising in carpentry arts and Na

Sharjah Brings the Story of Mleiha to Warsaw International Book Fair | Photography: WAM BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Polish edition was published by Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o. and launched during Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The event was held at Księgarnia Korekty bookstore in the Polish capital and brought together readers, publishers, cultural figures and media representatives. The programme expl

Saudi Arabia Opens Guest of Honor Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion as Guest of Honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The Kingdom’s pavilion presents Saudi Arabia’s cultural and literary landscape through panel discussions, poetry evenings, li

Ithra to Launch Four-Day Eid Al-Adha Program With More Than 30 Events | Photography: SPA DAMMAM, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as Ithra, will launch a four-day Eid Al-Adha program starting on the second day of the holiday, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The program will run from May 28 to 31, corresponding to 11-14 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447, and will feature more than 30 cultural and entertainment events. The Sau

Diriyah's UNESCO-listed At-Turaif District hosts International Museum Day with palace storytelling, architectural sketching and museum conservation workshops | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 21 — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority concluded its International Museum Day celebrations at At-Turaif Historical District, with cultural programmes and activities focused on heritage, architecture and museum practices. The events included “Tours and Stories from Diriyah’s Palaces,” a

Diriyah Art Futures launches Art Futures Camp for teenage digital artists | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 20 — Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) has launched the inaugural edition of Art Futures Camp 2026, a three-week programme focused on digital art and new media for teenage creatives, SPA reported. The camp, scheduled to run from June 28 to July 16 in Riyadh, will bring together 14 Arabic-speaking participants aged between 14 and 18 to explore digital art under the guidance of indu

Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Introduces Sharjah Design Council and New Global Design Initiative | Photography: WAM SHARJAH, May 20 — Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Creative Quarter, has issued a decision establishing the Sharjah Design Council, WAM reported. The council will be followed by the launch of Sharjah Design Days, a specialised platform bringing together designers, creatives and specialists from around the wor