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Leaders
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Cultural Attaché Showcases Saudi Identity at Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
The Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States has participated in the Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace Exhibition at Woodrow Wilson House, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The exhibition witnessed the participation of more than 50 countries along with an elite of diplomatic, cultural, and media figures. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition Saudi Arabia has showcased the Saudi Thobe Al-Nashal, the same outfit worn by the Saudi women's delegation at the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The selection of this outstanding dress reflects the attaché's unwavering support for the creativity of Saudi female designers as well as the growing presence of Saudi women across various domains. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition Commenting on the occasion, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada Tahani Al-Baiz noted that the exhibition serves as a unique platform to introduce the Saudi national identity through the visual arts. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in promoting cultural dialogue with several countries around the world. In this regard, Al-Baiz stressed the significance of culture and the arts as prominent soft power tools for the Kingdom to foster its global presence and highlight its unique identity. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition Meanwhile, the General Supervisor of Public Relations at the Cultural Attaché, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, indicated that the attaché's participation seeks to display Saudi cultural components in international forums. He also stated that the event represents an effective means of cultural influence, civilizational communication, and building bridges of understanding with different cultural backgrounds. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition Related Topics: Saudi Ambassador to UK Meets Cultural Attaché in UK and Ireland The Saudi Cultural Attaché in Cairo follows the conditions of Saudi students Saudi Flag Day 2025: Celebrating National Pride and Identity Short link : Post Views: 18
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi traditional dress featured at Wilson House diplomacy exhibit in Washington
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — The Saudi Cultural Mission to the United States took part in the international exhibition Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace, hosted at the historic home of former US President Woodrow Wilson, alongside over 50 countries and attended by diplomats, cultural figures, and media professionals from around the world. Saudi Arabia was represented through the display of the Thobe Al-Nashl, a traditional garment worn by the Kingdom's female delegation during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The presentation highlighted the Kingdom's support for Saudi women designers and reflected the growing visibility of Saudi women across diverse sectors. Dr. Tahani Albaiz, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada, described the exhibition as a valuable platform for presenting Saudi national identity through visual arts and for strengthening cross-cultural dialogue. 'Culture and the arts have become central pillars of Saudi Arabia's soft power, showcasing our distinctive identity and supporting our global presence,' she Abdulaziz Al-Turki, Director of Public Relations at the Mission, noted that this marks the second consecutive participation in the event, following last year's display of the traditional Hasawi added that these initiatives are part of a broader strategy to share Saudi cultural heritage internationally and build bridges of understanding between nations.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Cultural Attaché Highlights Saudi Identity at Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
The Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States took part recently in the Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace exhibition and gala held at Woodrow Wilson House. The event brought together diplomatic, cultural, and media figures from over 50 countries worldwide. The attaché showcased the Saudi Thobe Al-Nashal, a traditional women's dress, emphasizing support for the creativity of Saudi female designers and highlighting the growing presence of Saudi women across various domains, SPA reported. Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada Tahani Al-Baiz emphasized the exhibition's role in presenting Saudi identity through the visual arts and fostering cultural dialogue on a global scale. She emphasized the importance of culture and the arts as significant soft power tools for the Kingdom, enhancing its international presence and highlighting its unique identity.
