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Arab News
01-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Film Commission showcases cultural power of Saudi cinema at London festival
RIYADH: The Kingdom's Film Commission is participating in the first European edition of the SXSW Festival, which is being held in London from June 2-7, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event is a global platform that brings together professionals and experts from various creative sectors through events such as panel discussions, musical and comedy performances, film and TV screenings, exhibitions, competitions, and networking opportunities. As part of its participation the commission will screen a selection of short Saudi films under the Saudi Film Nights initiative, aiming to showcase the Kingdom's storytelling and promote national talent to international audiences. It is also organizing a panel called 'Empowering the Film Industry in Saudi Arabia: From Vision to Reality,' which will explore cinema's role in shaping national identity, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting local content as a form of soft power. The commission will highlight the Kingdom's cinematic achievements through an exhibition at the country's pavilion featuring films that have sold more than 250,000 tickets, participated in top international festivals, or won global awards — underscoring the growth and international rise of the Saudi film industry. The commission forms a part of the Saudi pavilion alongside other creative sector entities, including the Music Commission, Culinary Arts Commission, and Fashion Commission, presenting a broad view of the Kingdom's cultural diversity. This participation reaffirms the Film Commission's commitment to expanding Saudi Arabia's global presence, empowering creative talent, and positioning the Kingdom as a regional leader in cinema.
CairoScene
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
'Turooq' Initiative to Document Saudi Folk Music Traditions
The Music Commission has launched the third phase of 'Turooq Al-Saudia' to document and archive five traditional music genres from the Kingdom's Eastern and Western regions. Saudi Arabia's Music Commission has launched the third phase of the 'Turooq Al-Saudia' initiative, a nationwide effort to preserve the country's traditional music and performance heritage. This stage focuses on documenting five regional folk genres—Al-Sout, Al-Sahba, Al-Danat, Al-Yanbawi, and Al-Majass—through a mix of fieldwork, archival research, and audiovisual production. Designed to align with UNESCO documentation standards and the Ministry of Culture's official archiving guide, the project will produce detailed written, audio, and video records for both scholarly and cultural use. This includes musical scores, choreography notations, performance footage, and ethnographic documentaries. The project is being delivered in collaboration with the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the Heritage Commission, and the Center for Cultural Memory. Previous phases of the programme focused on the traditions of Al-Magareer and mapped folk music across Asir and Al-Baha. To date, more than 10,000 archival items have been created, and 59 documentary films from the initiative are already available to stream via Shahid. 'Turooq Al-Saudia' is part of a growing national strategy to preserve intangible cultural heritage across the Kingdom and support its transmission to future generations through accessible, high-quality documentation. Further phases are expected to explore additional musical and performance traditions across other Saudi regions.
CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Hany Farhat to Conduct at Sydney Opera House in Historic Concert
Farhat becomes the first Arab conductor to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra at the iconic Sydney venue. May 12, 2025 Egyptian conductor Hany Farhat is set to make history as the first Arab maestro to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a major performance at the Sydney Opera House on May 12th. The performance is part of the seventh edition of the 'Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces' series, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia's Music Commission to spotlight Arabic and Eastern music internationally. Farhat will conduct both the Saudi National Orchestra and the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a programme designed to bridge musical cultures. Held under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the event takes place under the theme 'Creativity Expands at Every Stop,' highlighting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal to expand global recognition of Arabic music and foster cross-cultural exchange. The evening's programme will include a special joint composition that merges elements of Arab and Australian musical traditions, alongside a segment featuring exclusively Australian orchestral works performed by the Metropolitan Orchestra. Farhat's appearance at the Sydney Opera House adds another landmark to a growing list of international engagements. In recent years, he has conducted joint concerts with the Saudi National Orchestra and international ensembles at venues such as Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the National Theatre in Mexico, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tokyo Opera City in Japan, and King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.
Arab News
07-05-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Saudi ambassador meets Bahrain King's media affairs adviser
Saudi commission expands music access for people with disabilities MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia's Music Commission has launched a national initiative to expand access to music education for people with disabilities, marking a key step toward their greater inclusion in the Kingdom's cultural landscape. Focused on Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar, the program trains instructors to teach students with physical and cognitive disabilities. It supports the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to elevate quality of life and ensure opportunities for all segments of society. Music education expert Issa Al-Qarbi praised the initiative as a transformative step in supporting individuals with disabilities. 'Music is a highly effective medium for stimulating brain activity, developing motor and social skills, and enhancing overall psychological well-being,' he said. The initiative includes adapting teaching methods, specialized curricula and fully accessible learning environments aligned with the requirements of the Mowaamah certification, a program which provides support to increase participation among disabled individuals in the labor market. In designing the program, the commission partnered with international experts in music on the curricula and programs that align with global best practices. The existing models were reviewed using the standards set by the National Association for Music Education. The commission's goal is to empower students to express themselves through music, boost their self-confidence and enhance their social, cognitive and motor skills. The students will receive extended training that prepares them for group performances while supporting their artistic, cognitive and social development. Sessions with parents and community members are also being planned to raise awareness and encourage family engagement. Al-Qarbi said that long-term sustainability and lasting impacts could be ensured by closer partnerships between the education and healthcare sectors. He praised the initiative as a regional model, opening the door to further research and innovation. He said that teaching music to individuals with disabilities went beyond technical skills, nurturing essential personal qualities such as patience, discipline and social engagement, which in turn positively influenced many areas of their lives.
Arab News
07-05-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Saudi commission expands music access for people with disabilities
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia's Music Commission has launched a national initiative to expand access to music education for people with disabilities, marking a key step toward their greater inclusion in the Kingdom's cultural landscape. Focused on Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar, the program trains instructors to teach students with physical and cognitive disabilities. It supports the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to elevate quality of life and ensure opportunities for all segments of society. Music education expert Issa Al-Qarbi praised the initiative as a transformative step in supporting individuals with disabilities. 'Music is a highly effective medium for stimulating brain activity, developing motor and social skills, and enhancing overall psychological well-being,' he said. The initiative includes adapting teaching methods, specialized curricula and fully accessible learning environments aligned with the requirements of the Mowaamah certification, a program which provides support to increase participation among disabled individuals in the labor market. In designing the program, the commission partnered with international experts in music on the curricula and programs that align with global best practices. The existing models were reviewed using the standards set by the National Association for Music Education. The commission's goal is to empower students to express themselves through music, boost their self-confidence and enhance their social, cognitive and motor skills. The students will receive extended training that prepares them for group performances while supporting their artistic, cognitive and social development. Sessions with parents and community members are also being planned to raise awareness and encourage family engagement. Al-Qarbi said that long-term sustainability and lasting impacts could be ensured by closer partnerships between the education and healthcare sectors. He praised the initiative as a regional model, opening the door to further research and innovation. He said that teaching music to individuals with disabilities went beyond technical skills, nurturing essential personal qualities such as patience, discipline and social engagement, which in turn positively influenced many areas of their lives.
