Abida Ahmad

**Headline:** Islamic Art Conference Honors Craft Heritage **Intro:** The 2nd Islamic Art Conference concluded at Dhahran’s Ithra, uniting global experts to champion Islamic craftsmanship under the theme *“In Praise of the Artisan.”* Discussions emphasized reviving endangered traditional crafts amid modern…

**Headline:** Saudi Media Forum, UNITAR Ink Strategic Pact **Intro:** The Saudi Media Forum and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have signed a landmark agreement to advance media innovation and sustainable development. Announced on November 26, 2024,…

**Headline:** *Riyadh Launches Inaugural Music Week* **Intro:** Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission announces the debut of Riyadh Music Week (Dec 5–14, 2024), uniting global and local talent through live performances, summits, and awards. Partnering with MDLBeast and SRMG, the event underscores…

**Titular:** King Salman Arabic Prize 2024 Honors Innovators **Intro:** Under Prince Badr bin Abdullah’s patronage, the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language recognized 2024 prize winners in Riyadh. The ceremony honored individuals and institutions across four categories advancing…

**Titular**: “Saudi Media Awards Open for Entries” **Intro**: Riyadh gears up for the 2024 Saudi Media Forum Award, inviting global media professionals and institutions to showcase creativity across 15 tracks. With categories spanning journalism, TV, podcasts, and PR campaigns, the…

**Headline:** Saudi-Japan Cultural Ties Strengthened **Intro:** Saudi Arabia and Japan signed a landmark cultural cooperation agreement on November 23, 2024, in Tokyo, aiming to boost heritage preservation, animation collaborations, and cross-cultural exchange programs. The pact underscores both nations’ commitment to…

**Headline**: Women’s Market Fuels Al-Baha Heritage **Introduction**: The women’s market in Al-Aqiq, Al-Baha, thrives as a cultural and economic cornerstone, blending heritage preservation with female empowerment. Local artisans showcase handmade crafts, spices, and natural goods, fostering financial independence and community…

**Title:** “CDF Champions Heritage at Banan 2024” **Intro:** The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) is spearheading efforts to preserve Saudi heritage at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan 2024), running November 23–29 in Riyadh. Centered on “Cultural Financing for Sustainable Heritage,”…

**Headline:** “Saudi Museums Shape Future Heritage” **Intro:** The Museums Commission of Saudi Arabia launches *”Telling Tomorrow’s Story,”* a visionary campaign spotlighting museums as dynamic hubs for preserving history and inspiring cultural innovation. From iconic institutions like Riyadh’s National Museum to…

**Título:** “Saudi Forum Bridges Global Tolerance Divides” **Intro:** Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication hosted its annual Tolerance Forum on November 20, aligning with the International Day for Tolerance. Academics and leaders explored fostering coexistence in a diverse world,…