From the Embassy

Screening of There’s Still Tomorrow by Paola Cortellesi – European Film Festival

We are delighted to announce the screening of There’s Still Tomorrow, the critically acclaimed directorial debut by Paola Cortellesi, as part of the European Film Festival 2025. Join us on Saturday, November 8th at 9:00 PM at VOX Cinemas. This touching and witty film portrays the story of a woman in post-war Rome, navigating her […]

For the first time in the Middle East, Salone del Mobile.Milano will be hosted in Saudi Arabia with the teaser event “Red in Progress: Salone del Mobile.Milano Meets Riyadh.”

The inaugural edition of Red in Progress: Salone del Mobile.Milano meets Riyadh has been officially announced during the Cultural Investment Forum in Riyadh. The teaser event, scheduled for 26–28 November 2025 at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marks a landmark collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Italy in the fields of design, architecture, creativity and […]

Public Notice for Grants to Private Entities Aimed at Supporting International Peace and Security and Advancing Humanitarian Initiatives and the Protection of Human Rights

In order to enable Italy’s participation in international peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is authorized, pursuant to Article 23-ter, paragraph 2, of Presidential Decree No. 18/1967, to award financial contributions to initiatives proposed by Italian and foreign private entities. These contributions are granted through a public procedure, in […]

Telephone conversation between the President of the Council of Ministers and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, held a telephone conversation today with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.R.H. Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The discussion provided an opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments in the Gaza conflict, as well as to address key […]

Implementation of the Bilateral Agreement between Italy and Saudi Arabia on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Special, or Service Passports

Effective August 13, 2025, the Bilateral Agreement between the Government of the Italian Republic and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, or service passports will enter into force. The Agreement, signed in Al Ula on January 26, 2025, allows eligible […]

Scholarships 2025/2026 for the Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts Teatro alla Scala – Global Master in Performing Arts Management

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has maintained for many years a fruitful and well-established partnership with the Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts – Teatro alla Scala, a globally renowned institution for training in the performing arts sector. This collaboration includes, among other initiatives, the awarding of ministerial scholarships—governed by a specific […]

Med-Or Italian Foundation Scholarships for Middle Eastern Students offered by ASERI – Università Cattolica

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in partnership with MedOr Italian Foundation, will pre-select bachelor’s degree holders from Middle Eastern countries who intend to enroll in the Master program in Middle Eastern Studies for the academic year 2025-2026. For further info, click here.

ICoN: Scholarships for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture

Applications are now open for partial scholarships covering a portion of the enrollment fees for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture. To be eligible, applicants must meet all the admission requirements established for enrollment in the degree program. For further information, please consult the link.

Final Ranking of Scholarships Awarded by the Italian Government for the Academic Year 2025–2026

Chigianaradioarte: Tense Ears

Following the remarkable concert by Quartetto Sincronie, organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Accademica Musicale Chigiana, and held last April during the European Music Week Festival in Riyadh, we are pleased to announce that the Chigiana continues to foster artistic innovation and international creative exchange. As ChigianaRadioArte celebrates its 10th edition, a decade of innovation […]