Culture minister welcomes Cabinet approval of Royal Institute of Anthropology

Culture Minister Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the organizational framework for the Royal Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Studies.

The minister expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Prime Minister, for their unwavering support of Saudi Arabia's cultural sector. He highlighted the significant impact of this backing in driving a comprehensive cultural renaissance and fostering both local and international cultural activity.

The new organizational arrangements follow the Cabinet's decision in March to establish the institute.

The institute is tasked with conducting academic and applied research in anthropology and cultural studies, focusing on the diverse components of Saudi society. Its work includes documenting and analyzing patterns of life, symbolic systems, social transformations, and forms of cultural expression.

The institute will serve as a scientific resource for the Kingdom's cultural sector, combining academic research with applied studies. It aims to build specialized knowledge about Saudi society and its cultural heritage, in line with the goals of the National Culture Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030.