Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Ministry of Culture will present the National Cultural Awards on Monday at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh.

Now in its fourth edition, the event will honor outstanding pioneers across various cultural disciplines.

Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed gratitude for the Crown Prince's generous support, noting that it "reflects the leadership's interest in the cultural sector and in supporting creativity in the field of culture."

The Minister emphasized that the awards recognize the most significant achievements that contribute to the growth and creativity of Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape.

The ceremony will honor winners in 16 categories, including Cultural Pioneer of the Year, Youth Culture Award, International Cultural Excellence Award, Business Owners Award, Cultural Institutions Award, Film Award, Fashion Award, Music Award, National Heritage Award, Literature Award, Theater and Performing Arts Award, Visual Arts Award, Architecture and Design Award, Culinary Arts Award, Publishing Award, and Translation Award.