<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Maestro Hani Farahat participated in the "Orchestral Masterpieces" concert held inside the historic Palace of Versailles, becoming the first Arab maestro to conduct the French Royal Opera Orchestra alongside the Saudi Orchestra.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:4108/2739;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/20a0b32b-5a10-4744-8d83-c4cb232d2da0.jpg" width="4108" height="2739"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;"> </span><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">High-level attendance at the ceremony</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, along with a large number of diplomatic figures from Europe and the Arab world, reflecting the importance of this major artistic and cultural event. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:4160/2774;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4d4fa29e-46a8-488c-a4e6-0fb0c3352a1c.jpg" width="4160" height="2774"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A musical blend of French and Saudi heritage</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The concert program included French musical pieces reflecting the historical heritage of the Palace of Versailles, in addition to a special segment blending Saudi and French culture. The orchestra also performed a medley of French films and a selection of famous cinematic pieces. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:4160/2774;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a028dbff-1be9-48e5-af34-a9836e2881fb.jpg" width="4160" height="2774"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Saudi Minister of Culture meets with his French counterpart</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On the sidelines of the ceremony, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Culture, met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, at the Palace of Versailles. The meeting was part of the prince's official visit to France, which aims to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries.<br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Enjoy interesting and useful content with</span> an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">podcast</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</span><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Another global achievement at the Sydney Opera House</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">This was not his first participation. Last May, Maestro Hany Farahat led the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra during a grand concert at the Sydney Opera House, one of the world's most prominent venues, continuing his distinguished career in presenting Arabic music on international stages.</span><br></p>