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Saudi orchestra joins G20 musicians in India
The Ministry of Culture, represented by the conductor of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, recently participated in the “Sur Vasudha” G20 performance at the Trade Facilitation Center and Crafts Museum in Varanasi, India.
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Jordanian cyclist on a mission to cross GCC countries to promote tourism
A Jordanian globetrotter, who in July embarked on a cycling trip to spread a message of love among Arab Gulf states and promote tourism, has reached Qatar after traveling from Saudi Arabia.
Cyclist Issa Al-Qazaqza told Arab News on…
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Jazan Heritage Village wraps up summer activities
Jazan Heritage Village has concluded its summer activities, which were held in collaboration with various organizations and volunteer groups.
The village welcomed visitors by producing a wide array of artistic, cultural, and…
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‘Barbie’ fever hits Saudi Arabia
People have been rushing to cinemas here to watch “Barbie,” the movie that has garnered $1 billion at the US box office but also caused a storm of criticism, particularly from people and governments in the Middle East.
Last Thursday, on…
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Performing arts on show as Baha festival returns
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture is preparing to stage its second Traditional Performing Arts Festival, titled “Tharaa,” in Baha from Sept. 28-30.
The festival aims to revive traditional performing arts across communities, showcase…
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Algeria bans ‘Barbie’ movie, media and official source say
Algeria has banned the movie “Barbie,” which had been showing at some cinemas in the country for several weeks, an official source and the local 24H Algerie news site said on Monday.
The official source said the film “promotes…
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Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer as sexual harassment allegations swirl
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
The New York-based…
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Abha Shopping Festival opens doors to 200,000 visitors
The 24th Abha Shopping Festival has attracted more than 200,000 visitors since its launch on July 1, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The festival includes six shopping halls displaying household items, clothes, perfumes and…
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International Falcon Breeders Auction begins in Malham
The Saudi Falcons Club launched the third International Falcon Breeders Auction on Saturday at its headquarters in Malham, about 80 km north of Riyadh.
The event aims to host a secure and thriving market for falconers and producers, and…
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Saudi National Day to celebrate dreams becoming reality
This year’s National Day public holiday will be held under the slogan, “We dream and achieve,” the General Entertainment Authority said.
The identity for the 93rd annual celebration, which falls on Sept. 23, was announced by GEA Chairman…
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