The center seeks to support the knowledge economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contribute to the development of all cultural and intellectual fields through openness to various world cultures.
The center has become a prominent architectural landmark on the Dhahran skyline. The building and its facilities cover an area of 80,000 square meters. The building includes a modern, four-story library, an 18-story Ithra Tower, a three-story Ideas Lab, an Energy Gallery, a five-screen museum, a 315-seat cinema, a 900-seat performing arts theater, a 1,500-square-meter Great Hall, and a Children’s Museum and Archives.
Our Vision
At Ithra, we are focused on shaping a future where the Kingdom is a beacon of knowledge and creativity.
Our Mission
Ithra aims to make a positive and tangible impact on human development by igniting a passion for knowledge, creativity, and cultural and civilizational communication with the world for the future of the Kingdom.