This oasis town is located in the black volcanic desert of northwestern Saudi Arabia, about 30 mi/48 km from the Jordanian border in an area known as Qurrayat al Milh. Ithra merits an hour-long v ...

Meet the people driving the kingdom's ambitious cultural expansion and its transformation into globally-recognized art hub.

As an artist, I strive to showcase the interconnectedness of all these things, drawing inspiration from the mystery, culture and landscape of northern Saudi Arabia.” Launched in 2017, the Ithra ...

Farah Abushullaih, a dedicated curator and cultural leader, has been instrumental in shaping the creative landscape at Ithra, Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and arts center.With a background in ...

The Japan Cultural Days event at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has experienced an exceptional turnout, ...

The new King Abdulaziz Center, also known as Ithra, is a cultural hub that reflects “the changes sweeping Saudi Arabia,” says director Ali al-Mutairi. Designed by Norwegian firm Snohetta ...

This week, we guide you through exhibitions in Jeddah at Hayy Jameel surveying the experience of artists in cities across the ...