Saudi cultural buzz brought to Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif

The Saudi culture authority seeks to provide myriad cultural activities suitable for all segments of society. (SPA)
Updated 14 September 2018
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Saudi cultural buzz brought to Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif

  • The program includes an exhibition of visual arts, Arabic calligraphy, live theater performances

The General Culture Authority has announced its participation in the exhibition accompanying the Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, through a variety of programs and cultural events.

The program includes an exhibition of visual arts, Arabic calligraphy, live theater performances, as well as workshops to provide opportunities for Saudi artists to highlight their talents and inspire the young generation to develop their creative skills.

The authority seeks to provide myriad cultural activities suitable for all segments of society as part of its plans to enhance the local cultural movement to achieve Vision 2030 and provide an innovative environment that paves the way for raising a generation distinguished in culture, arts and literature. 


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

Updated 29 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.