BEIJING: The Kingdom’s Museums Commission and its Heritage Commission on Thursday signed four executive programs with a number of Chinese cultural institutions at Beijing’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who is the chairman of the board of directors of both commissions, attended the ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The first program, signed by the Museums Commission and the Shanghai Museum, focused on the long-term loans of artworks and archaeological collections, in addition to future cooperation in hosting the Kingdom’s Art Exhibition, featuring contemporary Saudi artists and organized by the Museums Commission at the Shanghai Museum.
The second program was an agreement between the Museums Commission and the National Museum of China to study and establish a joint bilateral forum, in addition to an agreement on long-term loans of artworks and archaeological collections from the National Museum of China. There is also to be an exchange of exhibitions in 2025-2026 as the Saudi Musical Instruments Exhibition and the Kingdom’s Art Exhibition are to be hosted in China.
The third program, which was between the Museums Commission and the Chinese Palace Museum, looked to cooperate in the field of long-term loans of artworks and archaeological collections.
The fourth agreement, between the Heritage Commission and the Chinese Cultural Heritage Administration, agreed to renew the license for excavation work at the Al-Sereen archaeological site.
The programs are in the context of strengthening cultural relations between the two countries. They are part of the efforts of the Ministry of Culture and other cultural bodies to open new horizons for Saudi culture by promoting international cultural exchange, which is one of the goals of the national strategy for culture under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s commissions of museums, heritage sign 4 executive programs in China
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Saudi Arabia’s commissions of museums, heritage sign 4 executive programs in China
- Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan attends signing ceremony at headquarters of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Museums Commission, National Museum of China agree to study, establish bilateral forum
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
- Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
