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Ithra Announces Winner of the 50,000 SAR Award at the Red Sea International Film Festival

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announces emerging Saudi filmmaker Jamal Kutbi as the winner of its 50,000 SAR award at the 4th Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). This prestigious grant recognizes outstanding creativity and innovation in Saudi short films, supporting homegrown talent by funding the winner’s project development and production. The award was announced at the Red Sea Souk Awards ceremony on December 11, 2024, part of the Festival’s closing events in Jeddah’s UNESCO World Heritage site Al-Balad district.The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announces emerging Saudi filmmaker Jamal Kutbi as the winner of its 50,000 SAR award at the 4th Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). This prestigious grant recognizes outstanding creativity and innovation in Saudi short films, supporting homegrown talent by funding the winner’s project development and production. The award was announced at the Red Sea Souk Awards ceremony on December 11, 2024, part of the Festival’s closing events in Jeddah’s UNESCO World Heritage site Al-Balad district.

AlUla World Archaeology Symposium 2024 to Explore Theme of Mobile Communities

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

AlUla will host its second major archaeology gathering on 30-31 October, offering a unique opportunity for world leaders in archaeology and cultural heritage to engage in global dialogue and best practice.

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission Hosts the Inaugural International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums (ICIEM)

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

From June 1-3, 2024, the Museums Commission in Saudi Arabia proudly announces the inaugural International Conference on Education and Innovation in Museums (ICIEM). This landmark event underscores the Commission’s commitment to fostering a vibrant museum sector in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Royal Commission for Alula Archaeology AlUla World Archaeology Summit

Royal Commission for Alula Commences Its Fall 2023 Archaeology Season

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The highly anticipated archaeology season in AlUla has officially begun, marking the commencement of an intensive period of exploration and discovery. With 12 archaeological missions currently underway from October to December 2023, this region in north-west Arabia has become a hub for some of the most significant research projects in the world. The work will continue with additional archaeological missions planned in winter and spring 2024.