When the going gets tough, Ithra innovates and gets going 14 Mar 2021 Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, recently hosted its second Ithra Annual Gathering at the Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. At the event, attended by intellectuals, artists, writers and thought leaders, Ithra announced the most prominent programmes and events planned for 2021. The events calendar features diverse cultural activities suited for all ages that address the fields of art, creativity, culture, knowledge and society. READ MORE “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major transformations in how we deal with the creative and cultural industries, as society has proven its ability to adapt to the pandemic,” says Hussain N Hanbazazah, Director of Ithra.