Riyadh exhibition to highlight world cultures

An exhibition highlighting cultural similarities and differences between Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world is due to open in Riyadh in September. (Supplied/File)
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  • Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the “Between Two Cultures” display will delve into the exploration and presentation of diverse cultures

RIYADH: An exhibition highlighting cultural similarities and differences between Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world is due to open in Riyadh next month.
Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the “Between Two Cultures” display will delve into the exploration and presentation of diverse cultures, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
In its first round, the exhibition will place special emphasis on Yemen and its close ties to Saudi culture, showcasing areas such as fashion, visual arts, architecture, design, and culinary arts.
Its aim will be to foster cultural exchange and cooperation between the Kingdom and Yemen.
As well as introducing exhibition visitors to the artistic history of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, ministry officials said they hoped the event would further strengthen relations between the two nations and emphasize shared values.
In addition, “Between Two Cultures” has been designed to promote international cultural exchange in line with the ministry’s Vision 2030 targets.