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It has been one of the authentic hunting practices using birds of prey in the Arabian Peninsula since the tenth century BCE. It was developed through the traditions and lifestyles of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, becoming a cultural and artistic heritage. In falconry, trained birds of prey are used to hunt wild animals, guided by a trainer known as a falconer. The term ' al-Megnaus ' refers to the wild hunting trip. The first Saudi club to preserve the tradition of falconry is the Saud...

The Saudi Center for Fine Art targets women, men, and children across different age groups. The center includes a dedicated section for women and children and another section for men, located in the exhibition hall spanning one thousand m². It is a specialized center that was established in Jeddah City in 1985. The center organizes art exhibitions and training courses and grants certificates accredited by the Ministry of Culture . In addition to art courses in charcoal, pastel, oil, and waterc...

The Arabic Language Month Program is a scientific program dedicated to teaching the Arabic language. It comprises a series of linguistic activities aimed at developing Arabic language curricula, improving the performance of its teachers, strengthening its presence, and highlighting the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in promoting and teaching the Arabic language. It is part of the project, “Arabic Language Teaching Scientific Programs,” supervised by King Salman Global Academy for th...

'Alsharqiya Gets Creative' Initiative is a creative, cultural, and community-driven program launched by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture ( Ithra ) in Dhahran , located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative promotes the concept of creativity by engaging creative and innovative residents of the Eastern Province, to make the province a hub for creativity at the level of Saudi Arabia. This initiative runs annually in November. Its first edition ...

The Arabic Calligraphy Competition is a contest dedicated to serving Arabic calligraphy and its practitioners. It was launched by Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy, one of the initiatives of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , on November 17, 2024, to support this art form and highlight it as a fundamental part of the Saudi identity and culture, as well as of the artistic heritage of Islamic and Arab civilization. Objectives of the Arabic Calli...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has registered a number of intangible cultural heritage elements on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO )'s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. They are: Falconry (al-Bizarah) It was registered in 2011 as the art of breeding, training, and hunting with birds of prey, in collaboration with several Gulf, Arab, and international countries. Falconers have passed down this art through generati...

The Saudi Voices Blog is a general, both spoken and transcribed, featuring multiple linguistic levels. It draws from various Arabic language sources within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whether formal or local, and is in line with modern global standards. The initiative aligns with the targets of the Human Capability Development Program , one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs (VRPs). The blog was launched by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA ) on June 10, 2024....

Al-Qirbah (Waterskin) is one of the vessels traditionally used for cooling water. It is a leather piece or vessel made from goat skin, which is tanned, cleaned, and then stitched. Afterward, water is placed inside, and al-Qirbah is left in a location where air currents can reach it, helping to maintain its coolness. Al-Qirbah in Saudi culture Al-Qirbah is well-known in Saudi culture, as many people used it in their houses and during their travels. They paid great attention to it due to its sign...

Fenaa Alawwal Cultural Center is a cultural hub dedicated to bringing together thinkers, creatives, and multi-talented persons through diverse spaces for art exhibitions, workshops, and cultural gatherings. Located in the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital, Riyadh , the center was launched by the Ministry of Culture on December 15, 2022. The center's opening coincided with the launch of the inaugural art exhibition titled Memory Deposit, which lasted for three months. The exhibition present...

The Fashion Futures Conference 2021 is an advanced version of the annual Fashion Futures Conference, which began in 2019 under the supervision of the Fashion Commission , affiliated with the Ministry of Culture . Its first session was held in person in the capital, Riyadh . It was revamped to launch on June 17, 2021, as a digital platform accessible to enthusiasts and professionals in the field from around the world. Objectives of the Fashion Futures Conference The Digital Fashion Futures Confe...

2017 The inauguration of King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture ( Ithra ) in Dhahran City , with its building and facilities spanning an area of 85,000 m 2 . 2018 Ithra Center has been opened to the general public. 2018 The first edition of Tanween initiative, titled 'Disruption,' was launched with the aim of understanding the disturbance in individuals' personal lives and the ability to harness and benefit from it positively for self-development. 2021 The launch of the seventh ...

2020 The Libraries Commission was established as one of eleven cultural commissions under the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Libraries Commission is responsible for developing the library sector through its regulations and mandates. This includes proposing a strategy for the library sector within the framework of the National Cultural Strategy and overseeing its implementation. It also involves proposing projects for laws and regulations required by the nature of the co...