It is an initiative supervised by the Royal Commission for al-Ula , dedicated to developing and rehabilitating archaeological sites and natural and cultural oases in the governorate. The Journey Through Time Masterplan includes developing five cultural centers: Al-Ula Old Town Oasis, Hegra Archaeological City, Jabal Ikmah Oasis, Dadan Oasis, and the Nabataean Horizon Oasis, by 2035, aiming to make al-Ula a global cultural, heritage, and artistic destination. These five cultural centers embody t...
The Traditional Architecture in Tabuk Province represents the traditional building styles in Tabuk Province , located northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The styles vary according to the materials available in the surrounding environment, as well as social life and external cultural influences. Traditional architectural styles in Tabuk Province Tabuk Province encompasses various styles of traditional architecture, influenced by several factors, such as social conditions, external cultura...
Jax District is located in ad-Dir'iyyah Govenorate, Riyadh Province . It was developed by the Saudi Ministry of Culture to serve as a supportive platform for local talents and a reference point for culture and arts. It hosts local and international exhibitions, as well as cultural and artistic activities throughout the year. Its renovation seeks to support national talents and cultural exchange, where it serves as an attraction site for artists from all the regions of the Kingdom of Saudi ...
Saudi Ardah Exhibition is a cultural event dedicated to highlighting the cultural significance of the Saudi Ardah , a prominent heritage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s culture and a component of its intangible cultural heritage listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List . The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Culture in 2022, at al-Safat Square near al-Masmak Palace in Riyadh , the capital. Heritage arts at the Saudi Ardah Exhibition Over six days, the exhibition presented historica...
Do Tank is a workshop that provides an incubating space and environment for creators in the cultural sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, encouraging them to innovate in various fields of design and production. The lab aims to contribute to enhancing local production and manufacturing of cultural products, thereby improving the quality of outputs in the cultural sector. It was inaugurated on December 27, 2023, at al-Mashtal Creative Incubator in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh City . Funding...
Al-Yamamah Archaeological Project is a research project launched by the Heritage Commission under the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on September 1, 2024. The project aims to expand archaeological research within the scope of Riyadh City and its surrounding centers, located approximately one hundred km away. Objectives of al-Yamamah Archaeological Project Al-Yamamah Archaeological Project aims to enrich the National Antiquities Register, highlight the cultural significance a...
Saudi Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List are culturally and historically significant locations that form part of the collective heritage of humanity, as outlined in the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ratified in 1978. Currently, eight Saudi sites are listed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The first was Hijr (Mada'in Salih) in 2...
The Traditional Architecture in al-Bahah Province is an architectural style and building method that reflects the history of the community in al-Bahah Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It embodies the province's cultural aspects, social customs, traditions, and economic conditions. Materials used in traditional architecture in al-Bahah Province The traditional architectural styles in al-Bahah Province are reflected in the construction of castles, forts, houses, ...
The Saudi Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed on the UNESCO List encompasses oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, ceremonial events, and traditional crafts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom actively implements measures to preserve and protect this heritage in line with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, to which it became a signatory in January 2008. Intangible cultural heritage list in Saudi Arabia The total number of int...
Tarjim Initiative is an initiative launched by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission in September 2020 with the aim of supporting the translation movement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enriching Arabic content with translated materials from various languages, and empowering Saudi translators. To achieve these goals, the initiative follows two tracks: the Academic Journals Track and the Translation Grants Track. Objectives of Tarjim Initiative The Tarjim Initiative is one ...
The Professional Guide for Translators is a professional instructional guide aimed at translators, including professionals, enthusiasts, and amateurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first edition was issued in 2023 by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom, in collaboration with the Translation Association, to support the translation profession and its practitioners. Objectives of the Professional Guide for Translators The Prof...
Traditional Architecture in the Eastern Province is an architectural style and building method that reflects the history of the community and urban development in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . This is evident in its external appearance, the materials used in construction, and the decorative techniques shaped by the surrounding conditions and the needs of the region’s inhabitants. The architecture has also been influenced by several civilizations with which it interacte...