What is Saudi Now

Masaha Residency: Cycle 11

A three-month visual arts residency in the heart of Riyadh, fostering creative inquiry, dialogue, and experimentation through themes rooted in...

Open Call: Step into the Spotlight

Show your art, share your voice, and step into the Spotlight Cultural Space at the British Council office in Riyadh’s...

Culinary Manufacturing Hubs

11 Aug 2025-31 Dec 2028 - Saudi Arabia

British Council & Effat University: Supporting Emerging Saudi Filmmakers

The British Council partnered with Effat University to support emerging Saudi filmmakers, showcasing training, student films, and international collaboration at...

Saudi Creatives Take Centre Stage at London Symposium

Saudi creatives took centre stage in London at a CSM symposium during Frieze Week, sharing ideas on art, innovation and...

Celebrating 50 Years of UK–Saudi Cultural Collaboration

We marked 50 years of UK–Saudi cultural partnership with special visits, a new mural, and renewed commitments to support creativity...

Vision 2030 and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia

Launched in 2016, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to diversify the economy, reduce oil reliance, and boost culture, tourism, and...

UK Institutions Join Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation

From auctions to residencies, UK–Saudi cultural ties are thriving. New museums, heritage projects, and art exchanges show a shared vision,...

Saudi Arabia Country Profile

Saudi Arabia blends deep heritage with rapid change. With a young population, rich culture, and Vision 2030 reforms, it’s diversifying...

Global Perceptions 2025

How the next generation perceives global leadership, trust, and influence in a changing world

Report: Vision 2030 2024

Nine years into its ambitious journey, Saudi Arabia has achieved unprecedented progress through Vision 2030, delivering on its promise to...

Guide: Legal Document for UK Entities - How to Work in Saudi Arabia

This guide offers clear legal insights to help UK entities navigate the process of applying for artistic residencies, workshops, and...