RIYADH: International artists will be offered the chance for the first time to take up residency in Saudi Arabia. The new “cultural residency” scheme was among a raft of initiatives announced at a glittering event in Riyadh on Wednesday to launch the Ministry of Culture’s vision and strategy for the future. They include arts prizes,…
RIYADH: In a night showcasing arts and culture at a ceremony in Riyadh’s museum district, Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced new initiatives designed to transform the cultural sector into an essential part of people’s everyday lives. Two masters of ceremony presented the Ministry of Culture’s roadmap before Prince Badr’s opening…
RIYADH: International artists will be offered the chance for the first time to take up residency in Saudi Arabia. The new “cultural residency” scheme was among a raft of initiatives announced at a glittering event in Riyadh on Wednesday to launch the Ministry of Culture’s vision and strategy for the future. They include arts prizes,…
RIYADH: In a night showcasing arts and culture at a ceremony in Riyadh’s museum district, Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced new initiatives designed to transform the cultural sector into an essential part of people’s everyday lives. Two masters of ceremony presented the Ministry of Culture’s roadmap before Prince Badr’s opening…
RIYADH: In a night showcasing arts and culture at a ceremony in Riyadh’s museum district, Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced new initiatives designed to transform the cultural sector into an essential part of people’s everyday lives. Two masters of ceremony presented the Ministry of Culture’s roadmap before Prince Badr’s opening…
RIYADH: International artists will be offered the chance for the first time to take up residency in Saudi Arabia. The new “cultural residency” scheme was among a raft of initiatives announced at a glittering event in Riyadh on Wednesday to launch the Ministry of Culture’s vision and strategy for the future. They include arts prizes,…
RIYADH: International artists will be offered the chance for the first time to take up residency in Saudi Arabia. The new “cultural residency” scheme was among a raft of initiatives announced at a glittering event in Riyadh on Wednesday to launch the Ministry of Culture’s vision and strategy for the future. They include arts prizes,…
RIYADH: The UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator has praised the Saudi government and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) for their humanitarian work in Yemen. Mark Lowcock sent a letter of thanks to KSRelief’s Supervisor General Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the center said in a statement to Arab News on Wednesday.…
SPA RIYADH: The UN High-Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angel Moratinos has praised the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) for its contributions to promoting peace, through a series of initiatives and partnership programs with governments and other organizations.This came during a visit to KAICIID’s headquarter…
ABU DHABI: The dream of an Arab space agency is one step closer to becoming a reality, after Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries signed the first pan-Arab agreement on coordinating national exploration programs at the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi last week.The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, said that the…
ABU DHABI: The dream of an Arab space agency is one step closer to becoming a reality, after Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries signed the first pan-Arab agreement on coordinating national exploration programs at the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi last week.The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, said that the…
RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the recommendations made by the Council of Economic Affairs and Development to approve the National Culture Strategy.The strategy will include a range of policies and initiatives, as well as a summary of the Culture Ministry’s previous efforts to develop the cultural sector and make it an important contributor…
ABU DHABI: The dream of an Arab space agency is one step closer to becoming a reality, after Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries signed the first pan-Arab agreement on coordinating national exploration programs at the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi last week.The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, said that the…
ABU DHABI: The dream of an Arab space agency is one step closer to becoming a reality, after Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries signed the first pan-Arab agreement on coordinating national exploration programs at the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi last week.The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, said that the…
ABU DHABI: The dream of an Arab space agency is one step closer to becoming a reality, after Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries signed the first pan-Arab agreement on coordinating national exploration programs at the Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi last week.The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, said that the…
Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. shares career at Saudi Film Festival DHAHRAN: Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. talked about his experiences in Hollywood, and the challenges he has faced during his career, when he appeared on Monday night at the fifth Saudi Film Festival, which is part of the Sharqiah Season in the Eastern Province.Known…
JEDDAH: There’s no place like home for former Saudi Aramco workers and their families.Hundreds of retired oil workers from around the world returned to Saudi Arabia for a special get-together in a country still close to their hearts.The fourth KSA Expat Reunion attracted 540 “Aramcon” visitors from 20 countries for an 11-day trip to rekindle…
FaceOf: Dr. Hatem bin Hasan bin Hamza Al-Marzouki, deputy minister of education Dr. Hatem bin Hasan bin Hamza Al-Marzouki has been recently appointed the deputy minister of education for universities, research, and innovation. He has been serving as the rector of the Islamic University of Madinah since 2016. Al-Marzouki has served the Emirate of Makkah region in…
RIYADH: Prince Turki Al-Faisal’s father, the late King Faisal, was a beacon of aspiration and hope. During his reign, the first girls’ schools were introduced, and he focused on educating the Saudi population as a whole to promote peace. The King Faisal Foundation was founded by King Faisal’s sons and daughters to commemorate his memory…
Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. shares career at Saudi Film Festival DHAHRAN: Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. talked about his experiences in Hollywood, and the challenges he has faced during his career, when he appeared on Monday night at the fifth Saudi Film Festival, which is part of the Sharqiah Season in the Eastern Province.Known…
