HAIL: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Hail organized a workshop for World Bank experts on Thursday, in the presence of Hail Mayor Ibrahim Aburas and Faisal Madani, director of the SCTH branch in the province.
They reviewed plans and studies concerning the development of Hail’s historical downtown and old neighborhoods, and the best ways to overcome challenges in this regard.
The World Bank experts met with Khaled bin Ali Al-Saif, chairman of the board of the Hail Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to discuss the possibility of private-sector investment in the historical downtown.
The experts also met with Fouad Al-Gasab, executive chairman of the High Commission for Development of Hail Region, and discussed the commission’s vision for the development of historical downtown.
Madani said the visit of the experts came in the context of studies carried out by the World Bank, in cooperation with the SCTH, to develop historical sites in the Kingdom. He added that the SCTH has started a project with the bank to promote investment in historical towns.
Saudi tourism body holds workshop in Hail for World Bank experts
Saudi tourism body holds workshop in Hail for World Bank experts
Saudi Arabia and Britain declare 2029 as cultural year
- The announcement coincides with Prince William’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week
- The Saudi-British partnership in 2029 will emphasize culture, education, collaborative efforts in heritage conservation, visual and culinary arts, and architecture
LONDON: The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced that 2029 will be designated as the “Saudi-British Cultural Year,” in partnership with the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The announcement on Wednesday coincides with Prince William’s visit to the Kingdom this week. The declaration highlights the strong bond between the two kingdoms, which is rooted in over a century of diplomatic relations, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The Saudi-British partnership in 2029 will emphasize culture, education, and innovation, as well as collaborative efforts in heritage conservation, visual and culinary arts, and architecture.
In 2029, the emphasis will be on celebrating creative dialogue and cultural heritage to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and the UK for future generations, the SPA added.
Separately, Saudi Arabia will also host the next session of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) in 2029. This global platform for cultural dialogue was first held in Mexico in 1982.
The initiatives are part of Vision 2030 and reflect Saudi Arabia’s latest efforts on national, regional, and international levels to reinforce the role of culture in sustainable development.
