On the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and When Conducive to Terrorism, we spoke ...

Pundits like Thomas Friedman claimed that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was a reformer committed to liberalization. In reality, the Saudi kingdom remains unflinchingly authoritarian, ...

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a blend of old and new. Skyscrapers rise above ancient ruins, and modern malls stand alongside traditional souks. The city's rich heritage, coupled with its ...

A vast and eccentric collection of everything from vintage Rolls-Royces to an entire house relocated from Syria, the Sheikh ...

Saudi Arabia's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka will offer visitors a window into how the kingdom is evolving beyond oil dependency while preserving its cultural heritage, the country's ...

Meet the people driving the kingdom's ambitious cultural expansion and its transformation into globally-recognized art hub.

From silver screen classics to Korean dramas, Cinehouse is drawing crowds, including footballing legend, Neymar, as going to ...

Asharq Al Awsat The Ministry of Culture will participate as a strategic partner in the LEAP 2025 conference, which will be held from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in ...

Tucked away behind mudbrick walls in Diriyah, this buzzing street is the place to go for an authentic Saudi welcome ...