RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has achieved a major cultural milestone with the Fassi caftan officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, resolving a long-standing dispute with neighboring Algeria over claims to the garment. Algeria had previously sought to include the Fassi caftan in its own UNESCO submission, but Moro...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Fourteen sculptures from the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium have been installed across three major public sites in Riyadh, including ROSHN Front, the SEDRA residential community, and Sports Boulevard. The initiative, according to Arab News, is part of the Riyadh Art Program’s broader push to integrate p...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Global Harmony initiative concluded its Ugandan cultural events at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones, highlighting the country’s rich heritage through music, arts, and cuisine. Organized by the Ministry of Media in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, the two-day celebration at...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordanian cartoonist and activist Omar Abdallat has built a career using art as a tool for social engagement, describing cartoons as a universal language capable of bridging divides and sparking difficult conversations. Through his Free Pen initiative, he works closely with young people, particularly those affected by d...
AL-AHMADI, Kuwait (MNTV) — The Kuwait Artistic Creativity Exhibition in Al-Ahmadi Governorate opened this week with participation from more than 165 artists representing Kuwait, the Gulf and the broader Arab world. Organizers said the event serves as a celebration of national culture and a platform to strengthen regional artistic connections,...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The fifth edition of Noor Riyadh opened in Saudi Arabia, unveiling a citywide exhibition of light-based artworks that this year spans Riyadh’s metro network to make viewing easier and more accessible for residents and visitors. The metro, launched in late 2024, now serves as a corridor for 60 works created [&helli...
JEPARA, Indonesia (MNTV) — For centuries, Jepara has been synonymous with masterful woodcarving, a cultural legacy that blends technical precision with deep symbolic meaning. Today, this artistic heritage is stepping into a new chapter as Indonesia moves to redefine Jepara carving as part of its national fine art repertoire, reports RRI. This...
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are preparing to host a three-day artisan festival in Srinagar this week, bringing together dozens of craft masters to highlight the region’s centuries-old artistic traditions at a time when local livelihoods remain vulnerable to political and economic disruptions. The event, billed a...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — The fifth edition of Forever Is Now, Egypt’s renowned outdoor art exhibition, has opened against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza, uniting modern artistic expression with the enduring grandeur of ancient architecture. Organized by Art D’Egypte in partnership with the Egyptian government, the exhibition runs until Dece...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The French Residence in Jeddah hosted the inaugural Salon des Arts, a cultural evening uniting Saudi and French artists through music, visual art, and dialogue aimed at strengthening bilateral cultural exchange. The event showcased live performances, visual presentations, and discussions emphasizing the growing cr...
