5+ hour, 38+ min ago   (597+ words) MAKKAH: As Saudi Arabia pushes rural tourism under its Vision 2030 targets, a cluster of projects in Asir is drawing on regional identity to revive historic villages, engage local communities, and preserve cultural heritage. Mohammed Ayedh Qarash, founder of the Bait…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (94+ words) Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan carved out a new role for photographers and their art in the decades after World War Two. “Photography as a Way of Life” traces how these influential teachers and theorists reimagined the medium…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (171+ words) MAKKAH: Over the years, the Holy Kaaba’s kiswa has been crafted by skilled artisans who shaped its artistic character. The late calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari is among the most notable for his work in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design....

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (342+ words) The lush, glossy, 350-page coffee-table book “Van Dyck, the European: The Journey from Antwerp to Genova and London,” which will be published July 14 by Hannibal Books, traces the great Flemish painter’s rise using beautiful imagery and informative text, all intricately…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (126+ words) It is situated along an annual migratory path, and is also home to a diverse range of local species. Al-Shammari has documented more than 230 species of birds in Jouf, out of the 507 registered species in Saudi Arabia. He explained that…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (234+ words) The Pulitzer board praised Alghorra’s work, titled “Trapped in Gaza: Between Fire and Famine,” as “haunting” and “sensitive.” His series, published by The New York Times, included images of civilians queuing for food, children receiving medical care and families marking…...

3+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (51+ words) Arab News A small bird with big story The celebrities taking a stand The Feud over Falafel A safe harbor for the dugong Arab News 50th Anniversary - Multimedia Arab News Opinion Year Ender 2025 The year Israel became a pariah state Poverty…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) Born and raised in Madinah, he says his familiarity with the city’s rhythms and spaces has shaped his artistic vision. Rather than treating the holy city as a staged subject, Samargandi approaches it as “a living memory.” Through his lens,…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1681+ words) Born to English parents, the Canadian artist spent his youth traveling across Europe and the Middle East due to his father’s diplomatic work before signing with A&M Records at the age of 18 and gaining international fame with hits like…...