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AlUla, January 26, 2026, SPA — The Tuwaiq Classic Car Rally 2026 kicked off Sunday in AlUla Governorate with an opening ceremony held in AlUla Old Town. The ceremony drew classic car enthusiasts and other attendees from within Saudi Arabia and abroad. The rally continues today, with classic cars traversing prominent natural sites and historic landmarks across AlUla. The event blends a passion for heritage vehicles with the governorate’s scenic beauty, highlighting the link between classic motorsport and AlUla’s cultural and historical heritage. Now in its fourth edition, the rally builds on previous successes, strengthening

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival kicks off today at Riyadh’s historic Janadriyah Square. Held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 10-day event features camel beauty contests and races for both male and female riders, with total prizes exceeding SAR75 million. Since its inaugural 2024 edition, the festival has evolved into a global icon of heritage sports. The 2025 edition saw record-breaking race times and expanded international participation from across the Gulf and beyond. This year’s event continues that momentum, seamlessly b

Riyadh, January 17, 2026, SPA — The Klija Festival in Buraidah reflects a long journey of leadership and cultural development, having evolved from a simple initiative to promote a local product into an annual festival that embodies the authenticity and cultural identity of the Qassim Region. The transformation was achieved by elevating the traditional product into an economic symbol, empowering productive families, supporting artisans, and converting heritage skills into sustainable sources of income. The festival has contributed to strengthening the region’s culinary heritage at both the local and international levels, establishing

Jizan, January 2, 2026, SPA — The Ship Festival Theater in Jazan Region facilitated the Samtah Governorate’s participation in the “Governorates’ Nights” program this evening, one of the flagship programs of Jazan Festival 2026. The program aims to offer visitors an integrated tourism experience that brings together heritage, culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes. A large turnout of families and visitors enjoyed live folk performances by heritage troupes that brought Jazan’s popular traditions to life through vibrant artistic displays, creating a festive atmosphere filled with joy and entertainment. The folk

Riyadh, November 26, 2025, SPA — In the Chinese pavilion at the third edition of the Saudi International Handcrafts Week (Banan), organized by the Heritage Commission, Wu Jianmei sat with a calmness that reflected long experience. Without raising her voice, she filled the space with her presence as she worked with a fine needle that seemed almost a natural extension of her fingers, as if she had been born with a thread that revives heritage each time it passes through her hands. Jianmei’s participation was not simply an artistic appearance as part of the Guest of Honor delegation; it was a live encounter between an ancient cultur

Located in the restored Bab Al Bunt building, the Red Sea Museum will serve as a cultural anchor in Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visitors will explore over 1,000 artifacts and artworks across seven themes in 23 galleries, alongside the inaugural temporary exhibition ‘The Gate of Gates’ The museum will host a dynamic public program of workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, talks, and performances 24 November 2025, Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH: The Saudi Museums Commission, one of the 11 sectors of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, today announced that the Red Sea Museum will open to the public on 6 December