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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Featuring films like "Mashnia's Life" by Saad Tahaitah and "The Edge" by Ahmed Alqithmi, the screenings showcased Saudi cinema's artistic evolution. Post-screening discussions enriched cultural ...

AlAkel described the partnership as a model for integrated efforts among government entities in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. She highlighted the library's rich knowledge and cultural archives ...

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

Trump was less equivocal in his statements on other issues — including the future of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire, normalization between Israel and Saudi ... with a very complex group ...

Now, he’s reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) for a series of ambitious cultural projects, including a potential reimagining of the Saudi national anthem.