BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — The Ordubad Historical and Architectural Reserve has been added to the tentative Islamic World Heritage list of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, officials said. The decision was made Feb. 11 during the 13th session of the Islamic World Heritage Committee, held in Tashkent, Uzbekista...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Makkah Winter Festival is using seasonal cultural and entertainment programs to enrich urban life, showcase the city’s heritage, and stimulate local economic growth. Running from mid-December 2025 to the end of April 2026, the four-month festival features more than 25 events and activities designed for residen...
JAALAN BANI BU HASSAN, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s South A’Sharqiyah Governorate hosted the fourth Dates and Honey Forum, spotlighting innovative marketing approaches designed to increase the value of locally produced agricultural goods and support sustainable farming practices. Held in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, the forum brought together...
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Families in AlUla are invited to celebrate the winter season at the Al-Manshiyah Plaza Winter Carnival, part of the Winter at Tantora festival running until January 10. The open-air event features games, mini parades, live music, and interactive workshops, including hat-making and wool crafts, alongside stalls sel...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman and Belgium have signed an agreement to organize an international exhibition titled Wonders of the World: From Maps to Artistic Masterpieces, aimed at deepening cultural and artistic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Jamal Hassan Al Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, a...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – The National Museum of Qatar has launched a landmark retrospective exhibition marking 50 years of its role in preserving national identity and shaping the country’s cultural narrative. Titled A Nation’s Legacy, A People’s Memory: Fifty Years Told, the exhibition chronicles the museum’s journey since its establishment in 19...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — A three-day cultural program celebrating World Arabic Language Day began in Egypt’s capital on Sunday, bringing together artists, scholars, and visitors to honor the history and artistic evolution of the Arabic language. Held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the event is organized under the theme “A Renewe...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has concluded its cultural activities held alongside the Arab Cup, marking the end of an integrated program designed to complement the sporting event and highlight Qatar’s cultural identity. Organized across Katara’s various venues, the program drew large crowds and strong participa...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi product designer Njoud Alghamdi is emerging as a leading voice in culturally driven design, using contemporary forms to reinterpret traditions rooted in Saudi and Gulf social life. Alghamdi is the co-founder and lead product designer of Muntj Studio, a Riyadh-based cultural design practice focused on transfo...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — The centuries-old Iranian art of Ayeneh-kari, or mirrorwork, has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Iranian state media reported. The decision was taken during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Herita...
