Rakan Al-Touq Named Assistant Minister of Culture

Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq has been appointed Assistant Minister of Culture in Saudi Arabia, a position he continues to hold in 2026. The appointment was made under Royal Order No. A/311, issued on 5 March 2023.

The role is a senior government post within the Ministry of Culture, supporting the ministry's leadership in overseeing and developing the Kingdom's cultural sector.

As a government appointment, the position does not involve any public fee, application process, or renewal requirement. There is no related service or procedure for residents or expats to complete through Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, Najiz, Nafath, Tawakkalna, or any Ministry of Culture platform.

Why it matters

Leadership appointments in the culture sector are part of the Kingdom's wider efforts to grow its cultural and creative industries. For residents and visitors in cities such as الرياض and جدة, this sector continues to shape a growing range of festivals, exhibitions, heritage programs, and public cultural events.

Saudi Living will continue to report on developments across the Kingdom's cultural and public institutions.

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