On April 19, the National Culture Awards ceremony in Riyadh celebrated Saudi Arabia’s artistic talents with a ceremony honoring 32 Saudi Arabian cultural figures spanning 14 categories. The Ministry of Culture announced the first annual National Culture Awards winners in a ceremony on Monday in the Cultural Palace of the Diplomatic Quarter.
Sponsored by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the initiative supports the realization of Vision 2030 through the Quality of Life program in efforts to support the status of Saudi Arabia as a hub of cultural activity. As stated on the Ministry of Cultures website, the objectives of the award ceremony are to recognize the Kingdom’s most important cultural achievements and to highlight Saudi cultural talent both nationally and internationally.
Source: Vogue Arabia
