Buraidah, 2 May 2026

Qassim University has concluded the fifth edition of its "Heritage of Peoples" festival, held under the patronage of HRH Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Qassim Region, over six days at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, with wide participation from multiple bodies and more than 90 countries and a public turnout exceeding 110,000 visitors.

The festival is one of the leading cultural events the university organizes every year, serving as a civilizational platform for introducing the cultures of peoples and strengthening understanding and communication between international students and the local community.

A Cultural Platform Bringing Peoples Closer

The fifth edition featured students representing more than 90 countries, who presented cultural and heritage performances reflecting the richness of global civilizational diversity and strengthening cultural dialogue and the values of coexistence and understanding between peoples.

Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al Sharekh, President of Qassim University, said the festival embodies the university's drive to strengthen national and international partnerships and support the presence of international students as cultural ambassadors who build bridges of knowledge and civilizational communication between societies.

Strong Turnout Reflecting the Festival's Cultural Standing

The festival recorded a notable turnout of more than 110,000 visitors from every segment of the community, an indicator of the growing standing of the event as one of the leading cultural gatherings hosted by the Qassim region, giving visitors a chance to discover multiple cultures in a rich interactive setting.

At the close of the festival the university president thanked the leadership for its continued support of education, thanked the Governor of Qassim for his patronage and praised the contributions of the participating bodies, which enriched the events with outstanding cultural and knowledge content.

Supporting Cultural Diversity Within Saudi Vision 2030

The "Heritage of Peoples" festival is part of Qassim University's efforts to promote cultural openness and instill the values of coexistence and global understanding, supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of building a vibrant society that celebrates cultural diversity and civilizational communication.

At a Glance

  • Venue: King Khalid Cultural Center, Buraidah
  • Date: 2 May 2026 (ran for 6 days)
  • Participants: more than 90 countries
  • Visitors: more than 110,000
  • Organizer: Qassim University