Webinar to explore evolving role of Saudi cultural houses

The event will highlight the transformative role of cultural houses as a renewed model for public libraries. (SPA)
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Updated 24 February 2026
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Webinar to explore evolving role of Saudi cultural houses

  • The commission has opened registration for the session, which can be accessed at engage.moc.gov.sa/moc/reg_form/tracks/1519/new

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Libraries Commission will hold a webinar on Wednesday titled “Cultural houses: from serving the community to building it.”

The event will highlight the transformative role of cultural houses as a renewed model for public libraries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The session will examine the shift from traditional libraries focused on preserving and lending books to interactive knowledge platforms that empower individuals.

It will also explore how these platforms help build a participatory and productive community within the cultural movement, the SPA added.

The session will also showcase key programs and initiatives, including cultural clubs, workshops, volunteer activities, and community events that promote skill development and cultivate a culture of creativity and engagement.

The commission has opened registration for the session, which can be accessed at engage.moc.gov.sa/moc/reg_form/tracks/1519/new.

 


Check Your Health campaign launched in AlUla

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Check Your Health campaign launched in AlUla

ALULA: AlUla Healthcare Center has launched its Check Your Health campaign to raise awareness and encourage members of the community to undergo preventive screenings to aid the early detection of issues.

The initiative aims to reinforce the concept of prevention over treatment while maintaining community health.

The launch was attended by Talal bin Faris Al-Faqir, deputy governor of AlUla; Dr. Bayan Al-Ahmadi, director of Prince Abdulmohsen Hospital; and a number of representatives from government agencies, along with local residents.

The initiative targets residents, visitors, and citizens by offering 10 essential preventive screenings. These enable beneficiaries to monitor health, helping with the diagnosis of disease in its early stages and managing the issue proactively through a comprehensive package of approved tests.

Tests include an assessment of cholesterol, blood pressure measurement, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation measurement, body mass index, fasting blood sugar test, HbA1c test, total cholesterol test, LDL cholesterol assessment, and a test for triglycerides.

The campaign is being launched during Ramadan to encourage healthy practices at a time when members of the community can visit primary healthcare centers.