Riyadh: The Saudi Museums Commission and the Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cultural cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of museums, exhibitions, and specialized scientific content related to Islamic heritage. The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to deepen cultural relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. It outlines several areas of joint cooperation, including the exchange of research and scientific publications, the potential lending of artifacts from the Tareq Rajab Museum to regional museums affiliated with the Commission, and the exchange of temporary exhibitions to enrich cultural offerings and enhance the value of museum collections in both countries.
The agreement also provides for the formation of a joint working group of specialists to activate the agreed areas of cooperation and to develop implementation plans for the exchange of knowledge and documentation in support of this partnership.
Mona Khazindar emphasized that the signing of this memorandum reflects the Museums Commission's commitment to establishing strategic partnerships with long-standing private museums in the Arab region. She highlighted the significance of the Tareq Rajab Museum as one of the leading institutions dedicated to Islamic art and heritage, adding that this collaboration will support cultural and knowledge exchange initiatives across the museum sector.
Ziad Rajab expressed his pride in this partnership, affirming that it marks an important step toward connecting museum experiences across the Gulf and strengthening the presence of Islamic heritage in specialized exhibitions, contributing to the development of museum content for both parties.
This memorandum is part of the Museums Commission's ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom's cultural presence and strengthen regional partnerships in line with Saudi Vision 2030.