Saudi Film Festival to begin Tuesday

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Updated 31 August 2020
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Saudi Film Festival to begin Tuesday

  • The six-day festival celebrates Saudi films and filmmakers, and will include screenings, discussion panels, symposia and awards

DAMMAM: The sixth edition of the Saudi Film Festival is set to kick off virtually on Tuesday. The event is organized by the Culture and Arts Association in Dammam, in partnership with the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, and is backed by the Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture.
The six-day festival celebrates Saudi films and filmmakers, and will include screenings, discussion panels, symposia and awards.

 

 


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.