Renewal of Abu Dhabi deal means the Louvre can partner with the network of museums planned for Saudi Arabia's AlUla region

In a new location in the desert complex, the exhibition will explore ideas of “mirage and oasis”

Funding from Alwaleed Philanthropies will support Multaka project working with 200 refugees and asylum seekers over the next five years

Agreement covers developing archaeological programmes and paves the way for kingdom's ambitious long-term plans to attract tourists to the region

Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is part of a drive to promote the cultural credentials of the middle Eastern kingdom

Global heritage body's decision boosts Saudi government's efforts to promote an open image of the country

The reaction to the destruction of Al Rabooa mosque highlights changing attitudes to the conservation of Modernist and post-Modernist buildings in the kingdom

Kingdoms Institute, a new "world class" study centre, is among 15 cultural facilities that will form part of the heritage-rich region's transformation

Citing the discovery of animal skulls and horns, researchers suggest that mustatils may have had a religious purpose

Agencies seem to be betting that time and increased exposure to the kingdom will wear down Western qualms over its human rights record

The Kingdom’s largest ever contemporary art exhibition will aim to deliver a more "open" image of the country

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