After the Godus brothers held the international premiere of their second Saudi feature film “Ahlam Alasr” (“Fever Dreams”) at the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival, the film garnered wide ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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, ...

JEDDAH — Art is an essential and integral part of everything around us in this world. It is even considered as one of the strongest examples when we mention soft power. For art is a symbol and a ...

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 ...