Saudi Arabia, UK’s Science Museum Group to launch joint program

"Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine" exhibition at the Science Museum in London. (File/AFP)
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  • Program focuses on developing training programs, facilitating the exchange of expertise in the museum sector

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Assistant Culture Minister Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Tawq and the director of the UK’s Science Museum Group Ian Blatchford have signed a deal to launch a joint executive program, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The agreement came as part of the official visit to the UK of Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah to boost bilateral cultural relations.

The two sides are to encourage cooperation and cultural exchange following the deal, with a focus on developing training programs and facilitating the exchange of expertise in the museum sector.