Ministry of Culture inaugurates Jax Arts Festival in Diriyah

Visitors enjoying the immersive displays on the opening day of the Jax Arts Festival. (Saudi Press Agency)
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Updated 14 July 2022
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Ministry of Culture inaugurates Jax Arts Festival in Diriyah

  • Festival consists of six exhibitions centered on the five senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight

 

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the Jax Arts Festival in Diriyah on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The festival, supported by the Kingdom's Vision 2030 Quality of Life Program, hosted at Diriyah Biennial Foundation in the Jax District until July 23.

The Jax Art Festival is comprised of several exhibitions that immerse visitors in an interconnected and one-of-a-kind artistic experience.

Visitors will begin at the "Starting Journey" exhibition and proceed through six exhibitions centered on the five senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight.

The second exhibition, "Worlds of Creativity," incorporates interactive art. A group of international artists presents artwork inspired by local culture and Saudi history.

The third exhibition, "Studio XR," features a video art display with sound and visual effects dedicated to Extended Reality-XR technology.

Notable is the exhibition's "Explore Journey" station, which takes visitors on a realistic tour of the Kingdom's various regions.

The fourth exhibition, "A Journey into the Renaissance," is a three-dimensional (8-room) exhibition that takes visitors on a historical artistic journey through the Italian Renaissance.

The fifth exhibition, "Tasting," features a collaboration of local and international restaurants, as well as musical performances.

The sixth exhibition, "The Crossing," concludes the visitors' artistic journey by touching on themes such as the ego, glorification, the internet, and how to adapt to the main course of life.

The festival seeks to quench the thirst for mental questions, as well as to satiate curiosity and confusion, on a journey that follows human curiosity to its depths and discovers its treasures.

The Ministry of Culture also hopes to promote Jax District as an art destination that encourages cultural exchange and enhances the community's experience with creative arts.


Iranian FM calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

Updated 05 February 2026
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Iranian FM calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US

  • They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means
  • Regional powers have pushed for talks scheduled for Friday in Oman between Iran, US

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, ahead of critical nuclear talks with the United States.
During the call on Wednesday, they discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means, as well as the efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Regional powers have pushed for talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.
In an X post on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday.
“I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”