Culture

Riyadh is preparing to host the Riyadh International Book Fair 2026 from Dec. 10 to 19, bringing together publishers, authors, translators and cultural professionals from Saudi Arabia and around the world. The

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, “Wirth,” is expanding access to Saudi traditional arts through a flexible learning experience that allows enthusiasts to explore a range of skills connected to the Kingdom’s

The Security and History Dialogue conference in Riyadh is offering visitors a glimpse into Saudi Arabia’s historical memory through an accompanying exhibition featuring rare photographs, documents, weapons and heritage artifacts, including swords

Saudi Arabia has opened its pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair, presenting the Kingdom’s literary, intellectual and cultural output to Russian and international audiences while seeking to expand cooperation with Russia

AlUla is taking its heritage beyond the boundaries of place and into a wider global conversation through “I Am a Storyteller: Sharing Stories from AlUla,” an initiative that places local community storytellers

Saudi Arabia is set to strengthen its cultural presence in France through the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris, creating a dedicated platform to showcase the Kingdom’s cultural identity, rich

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has officially begun operations from its new headquarters in Diriyah after completing its move to a newly developed building within the northern district of the Diriyah development.

“Abu Loza” stands as one of the heritage landmarks closely associated with the history of Qatif and its renowned water springs. Built over one of the region’s prominent springs, the historic structure

The Culture Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter continues to play a prominent role at the intersection of culture and diplomacy, having served since its opening in 1986 as a venue for cultural,

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Wrth, is preparing to launch the third edition of Wrth Camp in the Asir region, bringing together 50 talented participants for a 31-day training experience focused

A rare Qur’an manuscript dating back to the 12th century AH, corresponding to the 18th century, is on display at the Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. Estimated to

The Red Sea Museum has announced the launch of Red Sea Lab, a STEM-focused summer camp designed for children aged 10 to 14, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced the registration of 1,173 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, increasing the total number of officially documented archaeological sites across the Kingdom to 14,164.

Archaeological discoveries in AlUla continue to reshape our understanding of the history of northwestern Arabia, with recently studied pottery offering remarkable insights into everyday life while highlighting the region’s long-standing role as

The King Abdulaziz Public Library’s Restoration and Treatment Center has restored and treated 10,861 historical and documentary items, preserving a diverse collection of materials that document important chapters in the history and

Riyadh is moving to preserve an important chapter of its architectural history, with 180 modern urban heritage sites identified and documented across the Saudi capital. The sites include buildings and structures associated

The House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah, the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, offers visitors a journey spanning approximately 15 centuries of artistic and cultural history through a collection

The library of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy houses nearly 2,000 specialized titles in 11 international languages, alongside approximately 450 rare book editions. According to the Saudi

A rare Quran manuscript dating back more than 1,000 years has become one of the main attractions at the “Iqra” Exhibition, organized by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque

Long before paper became widely available and before the Holy Qur’an was compiled into a single Mushaf, the revelations were carefully recorded on simple materials including leather, palm stalks, stones, wood, and