MADINAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with the British Council, has announced the selection of eight cultural projects under the AlUla Cultural Grants program. The initiative aims to strengthen long-term creative exchange and cross-cultural collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with a wide-ranging plan to restore and develop Makkah’s historical and cultural sites, under a strategic vision led by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC). The initiative seeks to safeguard the Holy Capital’s heritage while presenting it through innovative fo...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A three-day calligraphy exhibition has opened in the southern city of Ghazni, bringing together artists and cultural officials in a bid to preserve Afghanistan’s artistic traditions and engage younger generations. The event, organized by the provincial Department of Information and Culture in collaboration with the ...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — An international team of archaeologists has found evidence that hunter-gatherer communities in Central Asia were harvesting wild barley nearly 9,200 years ago, a discovery that could rewrite the history of how agriculture began. The excavation was carried out in the Surkandarya Valley’s Toda Cave, where researcher...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has launched construction of a landmark National Museum in its capital, a project designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando and set to become the country’s largest cultural institution. The new museum will cover more than 40,000 square meters and showcase up to 10,000 artifacts, according to t...
MALAZGIRT, Türkiye (MNTV) — Young women archers on horseback took center stage this week during the 954th anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, reviving Seljuk traditions on the very fields where history shifted in 1071. The horseback archery contest, held at the Malazgirt Battle National Historical Park, saw competitors in traditional attir...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund organized a series of activities at the Kingdom’s pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, to promote handicrafts and cultural investment opportunities. The program featured an investor-focused workshop on innovative financing solutions and an interactive palm-weaving experience, u...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — A new exhibition titled “Two Swords and a Palm: The Saudi Emblem Archive” has opened at Al-Masmak Palace in Riyadh, offering visitors a comprehensive look at the evolution of the Kingdom’s national emblem. The exhibition, which runs until Nov. 21, documents the emblem’s historic transformations and its role as a ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The Malaysian animation industry continues to carve its name on the global stage, with local productions not only winning the hearts of domestic audiences but also making significant inroads into international markets, reports the Malay Mail. Popular animated series such as Upin & Ipin, Ejen Ali, BoBoi...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — The Turkish government is expanding its nationwide “Family Year” initiative with a series of Culture Route Festivals, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting cultural heritage through educational and social programs. The effort follows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the...
