The Ministry of Culture was established on 2 June 2018, when the
Ministry of Culture and Information was split into two independent entities: the
Ministry of Media and the Ministry of Culture. From its founding, the ministry focused on preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, supporting local creative talent, and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global cultural destination in line with
Saudi Vision 2030. In 2019, it launched the National Cultural Strategy, which identified 16 key cultural sub-sectors such as heritage, film, fashion, music, literature, and culinary arts to guide its work and support economic growth and quality of life. Since its creation, the ministry has expanded Saudi Arabia’s cultural infrastructure and programs. In 2019, it took over the organization of the
Riyadh International Book Fair. In 2021, it established the
Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, and the
Royal Institute of Traditional Arts to nurture traditional skills. Also in 2021, the ministry launched the "Cultural Years" initiative, assigning a theme related to
Saudi culture to each year to highlight different aspects of the Kingdom’s heritage and arts. In 2025, it introduced initiatives like the development of
Saudi Fonts. == List of ministers ==