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Riyadh University of Arts

Riyadh University of Arts was officially launched by Royal Decree number 73620 on 16 Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to 05 March 2026, as the Kingdom's pioneering institution for arts and culture. Established in the heart of Riyadh, it offers a dynamic academic environment defined by excellence and ambition. It is the first university of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa.

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News15 Apr 2026
Guildhall to partner with College of Music at Riyadh University of Arts
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is to help establish the College of Music at Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) in Saudi Arabia, under a major international partnership announced in March.