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ICESCO has endorsed the “Hajj Routes” Program to preserve historic mosques
**Título:** ICESCO Backs Hajj Routes Mosques **Intro:** The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) approved the “Hajj Routes” Program on September 27, 2023, in Doha, Qatar. Proposed by the Ministry of Culture, the initiative aims to safeguard historic…
Riyadh prepares to host Riyadh International Book Fair at King Saud University
**Título:** *Riyadh Book Fair: A Cultural Epicenter* **Intro:** The 2023 Riyadh International Book Fair opens tomorrow, transforming King Saud University into a global cultural hub. With Oman as guest of honor, the 11-day event offers literary treasures, rare manuscripts, and…
SDRPY launches projects to build four stadiums for Yemeni clubs
**Titular:** *Saudi Program Builds 4 Yemen Stadiums* **Intro:** The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched four new stadiums in Aden on September 27, 2023, to bolster youth sports. Yemen’s Minister of Youth and Sports praised the initiative,…
The Saudi Commission initiates “Saudi Football Trouq” to preserve club chants
**Headline:** Saudi Project Archives Football Chants Heritage **Intro:** The Saudi Music Commission has launched “Saudi Football Trouq,” a UNESCO-backed initiative to preserve football club chants as intangible cultural heritage. Partnering with the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society, the project documents chants,…
Royal Commission for Riyadh City holds interactive display for Expo 2030
**Titular:** UNESCO Explora Propuesta de Expo 2030 en Riad **Intro:** La Comisión Real para Riad recibió a una delegación de UNESCO en una exhibición interactiva sobre la candidatura saudí para albergar la Expo 2030. El evento, paralelo a la 45ª…
“Masterpieces of Saudi Music” concert presented at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House Theater
**Titular:** *Saudi Music Tour Closes in NYC* **Intro:** The Saudi Music and Theater Commissions concluded their global “Masterpieces of Saudi Music” tour at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House on September 18, 2023. Supported by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin…
15 sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List in Riyadh session
**Titular**: “UNESCO Lists 15 New Heritage Sites” **Intro**: During its 45th session in Riyadh (Sept 18–24), UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee approved 15 new sites, including Palestine’s Tell es-Sultan-Jericho—the first Arab addition this session. Notable entries span Central Asia’s Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor,…
KSAA launches “Cultural School” and “Tourism School” programs in Jeddah
**Headline:** KSAA Launches Arabic, Tourism Schools **Intro:** On September 17, 2023, the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) inaugurated its “Cultural School” and “Tourism School” in Jeddah, welcoming 105 students from 34 countries. The Cultural School teaches Arabic…
Musical performance at Metropolitan Opera House in New York City
**Titular**: “Saudi Musical Heritage Dazzles NYC” **Intro**: Under Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan’s patronage, Saudi Arabia’s Music and Theater Commissions present *Masterpieces of Saudi Music* at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. Featuring 80 musicians from Saudi ensembles and jazz…
Minister of Culture meets with UNESCO Director-General in Saudi Arabia
**Titular:** “Saudi Arabia, UNESCO Strengthen Cultural Ties” **Intro:** Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, met with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Riyadh to discuss enhanced cooperation in cultural preservation. The Kingdom reiterated its commitment to…