Ministry of Culture Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCO Other Services

The Ministry of Culture and Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the French capital of Paris to promote cooperation in the field of culture and heritage restoration.

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture with Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan al-Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, signed the memorandum with Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO.

The cooperation between the two entities will include preservation and restoration of heritage sites, as well as arts, festivals and literature, including libraries, book fairs, performing arts, initiatives and conferences on children's culture and arts.

The cooperation will provide educational and training opportunities for Saudi citizens in the field of culture, a step within the Ministry of Culture's steps to develop Saudi talent and innovation.

We are looking forward to working with UNESCO on joint projects that will benefit the sector, "said Prince Badr bin Abdullah, In addition to projects and initiatives that will have an impact T positive on regionally and internationally cultural heritage «.

The Saudi Ministry of Culture seeks to develop the Saudi cultural scene and support the development of cultural aspects as one of the pillars of "Vision 0302" aimed at improving the quality of life and empowering national talents in many fields including visual and creative arts, fashion, literature and heritage.

On the other hand, Auxerre of Saudi Culture explained that work is under way to finalize the final designs of the Riyadh Art project, noting that the work will be completed by the end of this year (9102).

The Minister of Culture thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and the Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of the launch of major projects in Riyadh aimed at developing the country and raising the quality of life.

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said in a statement that the project "Riyadh Art" aims to "transform the capital to an open art exhibition that reflects the spirit of our authenticity and traditions, in addition to modernity, through the implementation of more than a thousand works of art."

"When we bring together artists and professionals from around the world, the real value is the intangible return, which is very intellectual and aesthetic, and the project contributes to stimulating tourism and entertainment in the city, In strengthening our civilization and our nation «.

The Riyadh Art project includes 10 programs covering residential neighborhoods, parks, parks, squares, public squares, public transport stations, road bridges, pedestrian bridges, city entrances and tourist destinations in the capital, created by local and international artists in front of the public throughout Riyadh. , To form the largest art projects of public places in the world.