Arts & Culture

SPA Jeddah, December 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced a three-year strategic partnership with CITIA, the organizing body of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, aimed at supporting the development of the animation sector in Saudi Arabia and strengthening its international profile. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed in Jeddah by Red Sea Film Foundation Chief Executive O

SPA AlUla, January 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla announced that the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla will take place from January 16 to February 28, 2026, as part of the annual AlUla Arts Festival. The open-air exhibition will be curated by Wejdan Reda and Zoé Whitley, with Neville Wakefield and Raneem Farsi returning as artistic directors. The event will feature works by Saudi and international artists, representing different generati

SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh Art announced the installation of fourteen sculptures created during the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium as part of its permanent public art collection. The works have been placed in several locations across the capital, including Roshn Front, the SEDRA Community, and the Sports Boulevard. Additional installation sites will be identified later. Eng. Khaled Alhazani, Executive Vice President for the Lifestyle Secto

People stand outside the Louvre Museum, after French police arrested suspects in the Louvre heist case, in Paris, France October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor Paris, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Staff at France’s Louvre Museum plan to strike from December 15 over pay, working conditions and management issues, according to a strike notice sent to the Ministry of Culture by three unions. The stoppage adds to a series of recent incidents that have placed the

📷SPA Jeddah, December 8, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Cultural Development Fund is participating in the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival as the official sponsor, underscoring its role in supporting the Kingdom’s film industry. The fund’s involvement includes sponsoring several festival events and maintaining a presence in the festival market, which brings together filmmakers, investors, and institutions active in the sector. As part of its

📷SPA Riyadh, December 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Philippine Culture Days, organized by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, continued to present a wide range of folk and artistic performances from various regions of the Philippines, with more than 70 performers showcasing the richness and diversity of Filipino identity amid strong visitor turnout. The second day of the event, held at Al-Suwaidi Park—one of Riyadh Seas

📷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