RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library recently organized a private screening of the documentary “The Last Bedouin” for the elderly at the library’s Riyadh headquarters.
“The Last Bedouin,” produced by KAPL, was screened several times in recent months, recording a significant turnout and garnering praise from audiences.
The documentary tells stories and highlights the daily experiences of the last Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula, shedding light on their existence in the Al-Dahna desert, Al-Summan plateau, the Empty Quarter desert and Bisha desert.
It also explains why the Kingdom’s various Bedouin groups prefer desert over city life.
Citizens and residents, through the documentary’s dramatic scenes, were able to watch and read about one of the formative aspects of the Kingdom’s rich history.
They enjoyed learning about the Bedouin camel culture, as well as the tribal affection for the earth and tents, along with the Saudi relationship with the desert, despite the urban, economic and cultural renaissance that the Kingdom has witnessed in various fields.
The library seeks to promote social and cultural interactions, and care for all of society’s segments and age groups through library, movies and events.
KAPL also opens up the halls and libraries of all its branches to meet the demands of schools and universities, along with national and private institutions, while also providing audiences with cinematic and theatrical shows.
The library is also keen to care for people with disabilities and special needs by organizing accessible programs and events.
King Abdulaziz Public Library organizes movie screening for the elderly
https://arab.news/m89qt
King Abdulaziz Public Library organizes movie screening for the elderly
- “The Last Bedouin,” produced by KAPL, was screened several times in recent months, recording a significant turnout and garnering praise from audiences
- The documentary tells stories and highlights the daily experiences of the last Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula
Children’s Theater Festival opens in Qassim region
- To develop future ‘cultural architects,’ says CEO Khaled Al-Baz
- ‘Nurture creativity, aesthetic awareness and sense of belonging’
BURAIDAH: The Qassim Children’s Theater Festival opened on Tuesday bringing together professionals from across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
The event is being held under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, governor of Qassim, at the Science Center in Unaizah governorate.
It has been Organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Association and executed by the Unaizah Theater Association, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Running until Jan. 31, it features shows, panel discussions, as well as training workshops to develop children’s theater and strengthen professional skills in the field.
Khaled Al-Baz, CEO of the Theater and Performing Arts Association, told the SPA the festival forms part of a broader strategy to position children’s theater as a distinct cultural sector.
“Children today constitute genuine audiences — tomorrow’s cultural architects,” Al-Baz said.
Ahmed Al-Humaimidi, president of the Unaizah Theater Association, said it was an investment in young people, noting that it extends beyond performances to include cultural and educational programming.
He said the initiative aims to nurture creativity, aesthetic awareness and a sense of belonging, while also identifying emerging talent and encouraging knowledge exchange among theater practitioners.
“Our association recognizes children’s theater as foundational to cultivating aware, creative character,” he said.
The festival serves as both an artistic showcase and a platform for professional dialogue, reflecting the Kingdom’s expanding cultural landscape and growing focus on children’s theater as an educational and cultural tool, the SPA noted.
This occurs alongside support for signature initiatives and performing arts promotion as quality-of-life enhancement.
