‘Terhal’ play returns to Diriyah with rich tapestry of Saudi culture

‘Terhal’ depicts a compelling tale of a young man searching for roots in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Updated 05 August 2025
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‘Terhal’ play returns to Diriyah with rich tapestry of Saudi culture

  • Compelling tale of young man searching for roots in Kingdom
  • Innovative use of live music, acrobatics and equestrian displays

RIYADH: A celebration of Saudi Arabia heritage is underway in Diriyah with the return of the play “Terhal,” which offers a visually rich and emotionally resonant expression of the Kingdom’s cultural tapestry.

Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the production of the Ministry of Culture combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling to narrate the evolving story of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.




‘Terhal’ depicts a compelling tale of a young man searching for roots in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

At the heart of “Terhal” is the story of Saad, a young Saudi who travels across the country’s diverse regions in search of his roots and future.

His personal journey becomes a symbolic reflection of the nation’s broader transformation and is grounded in heritage, driven by ambition, and inspired by generations past.

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• Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the Ministry of Culture’s production of ‘Terhal’ combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling.

• The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom’s landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.

• Tickets can be booked via webook.com.

The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom’s landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.




‘Terhal’ depicts a compelling tale of a young man searching for roots in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Audiences are treated to dazzling acrobatics, immersive soundscapes, live music, equestrian performances, and cultural displays, including references to traditional crafts, attire and cuisine.

Building on the artistic and public success of its 2023 debut, “Terhal” continues to push the creative boundaries of local theater production.

Tickets can be booked via webook.com.

 


KSrelief sets emergency camp for Gazans displaced by severe weather

Updated 20 December 2025
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KSrelief sets emergency camp for Gazans displaced by severe weather

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has set up a new emergency camp in the central Gaza Strip, providing shelter to hundreds of families forced from their homes in recent weeks. 

More than 250 tents have been installed to meet immediate needs, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

The camp was established after severe weather destroyed large numbers of temporary shelters across the area. 

Aid workers say powerful storms and flooding have swept through central Gaza, flattening hundreds of tents and deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis.

Families who have taken shelter in the camp said the new tents have eased some of the immediate strain of displacement. After weeks of exposure to rain and cold, many said the shelters have offered basic protection and a degree of comfort as winter conditions continue.

The camp is part of broader Saudi led efforts to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza.