— The Saudi Cultural Week officially launched in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday, celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event ...

Saudi Arabian collector Basma Al Sulaiman is forward-thinking and passionate. I had the pleasure of meeting her during the opening of Art Basel Paris last year. What ensued were many fascinating ...

Welcome to AL-MONITOR Riyadh. P.S. Have feedback or tips on Riyadh's culture scene? Send them my way at contactus@al-monitor.com. Despite the security tensions and uncertainty gripping the region, ...

The U.K. has struck a major new culture deal with Saudi Arabia after British prime minister Keir Starmer met with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh on Monday. The news comes as ...

“Anime Town” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has solidified its position as the world’s largest anime city, drawing visitors from around the world. Saudi Arabia has witnessed a burgeoning interest in manga ...

Saudi Arabia’s beauty sector is undergoing a transformation that is both commercially significant and culturally defining. What was once a fragmented landscape of small, founder‑led labels has rapidly ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s unification in 1932 marked the creation of a modern state and safeguarded a deep well of traditions that continue to define its identity. These customs — rooted in faith, ...

The “Dive into Heritage” program initiative will promote and conserve World Heritage sites for future generations. At the extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh this ...

In the heart of Saudi Arabia, where ancient traditions meet modern ambitions, a cultural experiment is quietly unfolding. It is not in the grand concert halls or sprawling museums, but in the ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has announced its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka as part of the Saudi Pavilion, taking place in Japan from April 13 ...

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch a new generation of AI-powered cultural initiatives aimed at reshaping innovation, boosting the efficiency of creative institutions, and helping Saudi ...