HRH Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Qassim Region, has inaugurated the fifth edition of the "Heritage of Nations" festival, organized by Qassim University over six days at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, with students representing more than 90 nationalities and in the presence of university president Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al Sharekh and a number of participating bodies.

At the opening, the Governor said the festival is a global cultural model reflecting the Kingdom's growing openness and cultural diversity under Saudi Vision 2030, noting that the participation of so many nationalities strengthens the values of civilizational dialogue and human closeness among peoples.

He said the festival presents a bright picture of the cultural diversity the Kingdom embraces and highlights the active role Qassim University plays in raising cultural awareness and building bridges between cultures through quality events of an international character.

The Governor toured the festival, visiting the pavilions of participating countries and their heritage displays and cultural traditions reflecting the identity of the participating peoples. He also visited the Saudi pavilion, which presented elements of the national heritage, and praised the festival's cultural and human messages that promote coexistence and understanding among communities.

Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al Sharekh, President of Qassim University, expressed his pride in the Governor's patronage, saying the international students who came to study in the Kingdom found a stimulating educational environment that has developed their scientific and cultural abilities.

He said the festival reflects the university's direction in strengthening international cultural partnerships, instilling understanding among peoples, supporting the presence of international students in the cultural scene and presenting a rich picture of the world's cultures on campus and in the local community.

At the end of the tour, the Governor honored the bodies taking part in the festival, one of the university's leading annual cultural events, for the complete educational and entertainment experience it offers through live shows, heritage pavilions and interactive experiences presenting the cultures of different peoples.

At a Glance

  • Venue: King Khalid Cultural Center, Buraidah
  • Date: 13 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1447 AH (30 April 2026)
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Nationalities: more than 90
  • Organizer: Qassim University
  • Attendance: the Governor of Qassim, the university president and participating bodies
  • Activities: cultural pavilions, heritage shows, interactive experiences and diverse international participation
  • Goal: promoting civilizational dialogue, cultural exchange and coexistence among peoples
  • Saudi pavilion presenting elements of the national heritage