DHAHRAN: The exhibition “Shatr Almasjid,” or the “Art of Orientation,” brings together the largest collection of Islamic art masterpieces ever displayed in the Kingdom in unprecedented global and national partnerships. Its aim is to assist Muslims to deepen their appreciation for their religion and encourage non-Muslims to broaden their understanding of Islam. Self-proclaimed
JEDDAH: Experts, historians, architects and students alike are set to view the historical evolution, meanings and functions of mosques at an international conference held at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture Ithra. From Nov. 23-25, the three-day conference, a collaboration between Ithra and the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture, will showcase the
When the going gets tough, Ithra innovates and gets going
14 Mar 2021
Muhammad Yusuf,
Features Writer
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, recently hosted its second Ithra Annual Gathering at the Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. At the event, attended by intellectuals, artists, writers and thought leaders, Ithra announced the most prominent programmes and events planned for 2021.
The events calendar features diverse cultural activities suited for all ages that address the fields of art, creativity, culture, knowledge and society.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major transformations in how we deal with the creative and cultural industries, as society has proven its ability to adapt to the pandemic,” says Hussain N Hanbazazah, Director of Ithra.
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Updated 23 March 2021
March 23, 2021 14:02
LOS ANGELES: Disney has added a new member to its iconic “Princess Line” with “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
Released for rental on Disney+, the film tells the story of Raya, a warrior-princess on the hunt for pieces of the mythic “Dragon Gem,” as she journeys through a land once filled with unity and dragons until a plague of evil spirits led to division between the people and the disappearance of the dragons.
“What attracted me to the project,” said Awkwafina, who plays Sisu, Raya’s companion and last remaining dragon, “was how it would not only feature the cultures of Southeast Asia but also its first Southeast Asian Disney princess.”