Jax District is a cultural and artistic district that was inaugurated in 2021 in the Governorate of Diriyah in Riyadh Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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. Jax District establishment Jax District was originally an industrial area comprising one ...
Book Fairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are an international or local cultural event that represents a public marketplace for books, an economic field for publishers and retail booksellers, authors, literary agents, journalists, and the general public. They are organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission , affiliated with the Ministry of Culture , in one of the Saudi cities such as Jeddah Governorate or Riyadh City. The Riyadh and Jeddah book fairs are described as int...
King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) is a complex responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Arabic language and supporting it in speech and writing inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include serving the Arabic language globally, enhancing its civilizational, scientific, and cultural contribution, strengthening its potential through various means, and achieving the goals of the Human Capacity Development Program, one of Saudi Vision 2030 ...
The Art Memento Exhibition is a visual art exhibition organized by the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It showcases artistic and heritage artifacts and paintings by Saudi artists, presented over the past five decades in contests and exhibitions held by the General Presidency of Youth Welfare (currently known as the Ministry of Sport). These initiatives have now been transferred to the Ministry of Culture. The Art Memento Exhibition showcases the rich evolution of visual art ...
Al-Rawashin are the projecting windows or balconies made of wooden panels used to cover the exterior openings of houses. They are a characteristic feature of the ancient Hijazi architectural style in the cities of Jeddah , Makkah al-Mukarramah , Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , Yanbu , and Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The manufacturing of 'al-Rawashin' was known in the twelfth century as a way to mitigate high temperatures. Its artistic technique allowed outside air to enter the ...
The ' Mashrabiyas ' are the prominent features of the ' Al-Rawashin , ' which were well-known in ancient Hijazi houses. Mashrabiyas were used to cool the area. They were named after the small drinking water jars or terracotta vessels that were placed in that part, either to cool the water or to cool the area through evaporation, as the dry air and toxins enter through the openings of the Al-Rawashin facade, passing through the water placed in front of it, causing the evapora...
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (TRITA) is a governmental institute concerned with traditional arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides and promotes quality services in education and training in the fields of traditional arts, and encourages and strengthens national capabilities in this field. This institute aligns with the Ministry of Culture's initiatives aimed at developing and improving the cultural sector in the Kingdom, and the Quality of Life Program, which is one of...
Maraya Theater is one of the largest theaters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is the world's largest mirrored building. The theater in the al-Ula Governorate, located in al-Madinah al-Munawarah Region, is unique in that it is constructed entirely of reflective mirrors. This allows it to reflect the surrounding geography, terrain, and nature. It is the first theater of its kind. Events held at Maraya Theater The theater is part of Maraya Hall, which hosted the Gulf Summit known as th...
The Designed in Saudi Initiative was launched by the Architecture and Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on June 5, 2023. It is part of the implementation framework of the commission's strategy aimed at supporting the architecture and design arts sector. The initiative focuses on supporting local products by creating a trademark that signifies the product's compliance with specific standards and specifications, thereby increasing consumer confi...
The Cultural Palace in Riyadh is a cultural center specializing in everything related to culture and arts. It is located in the central area of the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh City, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a land area of approximately twelve thousand m 2 . It forms a link in the chain of connected buildings that create the structure of the area. 1 2 Architectural design of the Cultural Palace in Riyadh The design concept of the Cultural Palace building was focused ...
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative is a national initiative that aims to educate male and female students from all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia about the Saudi intangible cultural heritage to preserve its continuity, by working with teachers to motivate students to conduct desk and field research in this field, and offering prizes worth SAR145,000 for participants and winners. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative objectives The Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative aims to...