Saudipedia - Culture

Al-Qatt al-Asiri is the art of wall decoration and ornamentation in Aseer Province in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The term al-Qatt linguistically means line or carving. This art form dates back...

Around eighty-four public libraries exist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spreading across its provinces, governorates, and cities. These libraries provide services to all segments of society for free. They are visited ...

The Saudi Ardah has traditional costumes that are characterized by bright colors and the use of embroidery techniques. Performers of the Ardah in its traditional form wear a variety of traditional garments, which includ...

It is one of the folkloric dances in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, prevalent in the western region. It has gained popularity since ancient times among the Thaqif tribe, as well as the tribes surrounding Taif. Over time, ...

It is a fund established by the Royal Commission for al-Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It specializes in safeguarding the Arabian leopard, improving its chances of survival, and ensuring its ongoing coexistence wit...

The Winter at Tantora Festival is held in al-Ula Governorate, which is administratively affiliated with Medina, and is located 300 km away from the province in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Ula Govern...

The Year of Saudi Coffee is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture. It aimed to celebrate Saudi coffee throughout 2022, by organizing initiatives, events, and activities all year round, with participation fro...

Yes, cinemas are spread across about twenty cities in the Kingdom, such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, and Taif. The number of cinemas reached fifty-six by 2022, totaling 518 screens. Over 1,144 films from thirty-eig...

Yes, there is manga art in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' established Manga Productions Co., a company specializing in creative content production through animated films, vi...

Salmani architecture is an urban style that prioritizes preserving cultural heritage while responding to modernization trends, striking a balance between tradition and modernity through urban designs inspired by Saudi h...

Yes, there are museums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Museums Commission, is responsible for overseeing the museum sector and preserving the cultural heritage of the Kingdom....

Yes, there is. Filmmaking is one of the emerging activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Film Commission was established in 2020 to support the industry, develop the cinema sector and the local production environ...