المملكة: 2026 is the year of artificial intelligence.. The importance of naming years in the Kingdom
The Council of Ministers held its session today – via video conference – headed by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him.
The Year of Artificial Intelligence
The Council’s decisions included approving the designation of the year 2026 as "General Artificial Intelligence"Naming the years in the Kingdom, at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture since 2021, is considered a strategy to strengthen national identity and consolidate Saudi cultural elements.
Cultural Years in Saudi Arabia
Every year since 2020, the Ministry of Culture celebrates an element of Saudi cultural elements, and these are the most important cultural years in the Kingdom:
The Year of Arabic Calligraphy 2020
The year was chosen to celebrate Arabic calligraphy due to its importance and its connection to the Arabic language, It has a history and aesthetics in its geometry, details, and shapes, highlighting the richness of Arab culture.
The celebration of Arabic calligraphy extended until 2021 AD due to the circumstances of the Corona pandemic.
Year of Saudi Coffee 2022
Coffee is linked to the Saudi cultural heritage, through a history full of customs and traditions, and the values of generosity and hospitality, which made it a major element in Saudi culture and popular heritage. The Kingdom is distinguished by its cultivation and various preparation methods.
Year of Arab Poetry 2023
occupies For camels, the year 2024 AD was chosen as the year to celebrate them and introduce their place in the conscience of Saudi society, and their deep-rooted relationship with the people of the Arabian Peninsula throughout history.
Year of Handicrafts 2025
The year 2025 AD was named the Year of Handicrafts, to consolidate the status of handicrafts as an authentic cultural heritage, and to enhance its practice and preservation, and its presence in our contemporary lives.
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