RIYADH: An exhibition highlighting cultural similarities and differences between Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world is due to open in Riyadh next month.
Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the “Between Two Cultures” display will delve into the exploration and presentation of diverse cultures, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
In its first round, the exhibition will place special emphasis on Yemen and its close ties to Saudi culture, showcasing areas such as fashion, visual arts, architecture, design, and culinary arts.
Its aim will be to foster cultural exchange and cooperation between the Kingdom and Yemen.
As well as introducing exhibition visitors to the artistic history of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, ministry officials said they hoped the event would further strengthen relations between the two nations and emphasize shared values.
In addition, “Between Two Cultures” has been designed to promote international cultural exchange in line with the ministry’s Vision 2030 targets.
Riyadh exhibition to highlight world cultures
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Riyadh exhibition to highlight world cultures
- Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the “Between Two Cultures” display will delve into the exploration and presentation of diverse cultures
Saudi navy launches first Tuwaiq Project combat ship in US
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have launched the His Majesty King Saud ship, the first vessel under the Tuwaiq Project, which includes the construction of four multi-mission combat ships, in Wisconsin, USA.
The launch ceremony was attended by Chief of Naval Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Ghuraibi, senior Saudi and US military officials, and representatives from Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, the companies overseeing the ship’s construction.
Speaking at the event, Al-Ghuraibi welcomed the successful launch and praised the strong support provided by the Kingdom’s leadership to the armed forces, particularly the RSNF, which has driven significant progress in naval modernization and development.
He described the Tuwaiq Project as a strategic cornerstone of the RSNF’s development, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a modern and professional naval force supported by advanced military technologies and comprehensive training programs for its personnel.
Al-Ghuraibi added that the project will enhance the navy’s operational readiness to safeguard the Kingdom’s strategic interests and protect vital maritime routes. He highlighted that the new ships are equipped with advanced combat systems capable of conducting a wide range of naval operations against aerial, surface, and subsurface threats.
