By SPA,
Riyadh : Dr.Yousuf Ahmed al-Othaimeen, Minister of Social Affairs approved here today the registration of Al-Turath (heritage) Foundation headed by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Secretary General of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA).
The Foundation aims at preserving and introducing the national heritage in Saudi Arabia in particular and the Arab and Islamic heritage in general. The Foundation will establish specialized centers to take care of heritage development, education and research, publish books and journals, establish and operate cultural centers, including libraries, museums, and information centers as well as organize lectures and seminars, courses and exhibitions in Heritage and conservation.
The Foundation aims to establish and manage the specialized archives of documents, photographs, films and promote cooperation with institutions, associations and the relevant specialized agencies as well as facilitate formation of a specialized collection center of heritage.