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The Saudi Noqush Initiative is a Saudi national initiative that specializes in rock and written inscriptions on mountains and valleys in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Heritage Commission of the Ministry of Culture launched it in November 2021. It aims to assure the cultural value of these kinds of arts and also to engage the community in searching for and discovering them in the provinces of the Kingdom. The initiative contributed to the discovery of about 3 thousand inscriptions, writings, ...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - The Kingdom was one of the first countries to participate in the establishment of UNESCO in 1946. It was among the pioneer twenty countries that gathered in London right after World War II to establish the organization that sought to consolidate a true culture of peace based on intellectual and moral solidarity in order to prevent another world war. In 1964, the Kingdom appointed Hamad...

Mud houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflect one of the earliest architectural concepts upon which homes, forts, palaces, and houses were built in the Kingdom. These constructions are based on the use of mud, a common material in most building processes. Mud is used for both interior and exterior walls and acts as a binding material between the stone foundations. It is mixed with straw to prevent cracking. Materials used in mud houses in Saudi Arabia One of the materials used in mud archit...

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...