The plans are part of a ten-year agreement between France and Saudi Arabia to develop the AlUla region into a tourism destination

As Saudi Arabia prepares to host the G20 summit, the kingdom's culture minister argues that culture should be part of the agenda

The hi-tech Tokyo-based collective will create trademark immersive experiences for the new space

New contemporary art event is yet to confirm participating artists

As oil prices slump and the pandemic continues to spread, the kingdom's ambitious initiatives are being scaled back

This year's edition of the art initiative is a call to action on the climate emergency

Inaugural edition of the monumental show, opening this Friday, is free to the public

Wael Shawky, Superflex and eL Seed are among the artists who will base works on the ancient history of the region

Cultural programme of Russian art launches to coincide with president's trip to the Gulf state to sign over $2bn worth of deals

Ed Ruscha, Yael Lipschutz and Tristan Milanovich have resigned over the decision to launch the sculpture biennial in Al-Ula next year

Supported by undisclosed donation from Alwaleed Philanthropies, French museum’s newly renovated Islamic galleries reopened in full this week

Sale raises $1.3m for new heritage museum dedicated to the history of Jeddah's historical district

The Hermitage will also expand its presence in Crimea with a new cultural centre planned in Sevastopol

Show of site-specific works by Zahrah Al Ghamdi is supported by the government-backed Misk Art Institute

Hollywood entertainment agency intends to return entire investment after murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The conservation of masterpieces is happening in the full glare of the public

Four solo shows of female artists are part of efforts to “redress the gender balance” in the Middle East, says director

"There is great fear now within Saudi Arabia, with even stricter self-censorship than before"

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed plans to develop Al-Ula Province one day after Turkish officials announced killing of Saudi journalist

A small number of works by the Russian avant-garde artist are currently at “Davos in the Desert” conference to act as teaser for future exhibition

Announcement comes as evidence mounts in slaying of the dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The Metropolitan and the Brooklyn museums have also decided not to use money from the Crown Prince’s arts organisation for related events

Funds donated by Alwaleed Philanthropies will support exhibitions and education, including “Multaka” project to train refugees as museum guides

Al-Ula, the most important cultural heritage site in the north-west of the kingdom, will benefit from international standards in heritage preservation and planning

France's latest deal with the Kingdom reveals the close connection between culture and foreign affairs

We exclusively reveal the details of the plans for a “historic” collaboration

Suddenly, a lot of money is flowing through the kingdom for the promotion of contemporary art and culture

The country is due to sign a massive contract with the kingdom to turn Mada’in Saleh and the Al-Ula region into a cultural tourism destination

The splendid Nabatean site of Mada’in Saleh may be opened to tourists

Alia Farid and Aseel AlYacoub will create a light-up botanical garden linking both wings of the Jameel Arts Centre