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Leaders
24-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Wrth Fosters Saudi Crafts Sector with Aseer Authority
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) signed an agreement on Thursday with the Aseer Development Authority in Riyadh to support traditional arts, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The partnership seeks to elevate artisans' skills and empower crafts sector in line with the Year of Handicrafts 2025. By cooperating with specialized partners such as Wrth, the agreement aims at launching educational and training programs that contribute to preserving the authenticity of Saudi crafts. As part of Aseer Development Authority, the deal will play a pivotal role in achieving comprehensive development based on both authenticity and nature. Wrth Fosters Saudi Crafts Sector with Aseer Authority Both entities will collaborate in launching initiatives and projects, boosting professional empowerment and entrepreneurship, and developing craft products. Meanwhile, they will organize local and international events, exhibitions, and seminars to foster the presence of traditional arts in the cultural and tourism scenes. As a prestigious destination depicting Saudi national identity, Wrth seeks to showcase Saudi traditional arts at both local and global stages. The institute also preserves craft heritage and supports national talents through several initiatives and exhibitions. Related Topics: Wrth Collaborate with Namaa Almunawara to Support Traditional Arts Vintage Classic Cars Capture Eyes at Handicrafts Festival in Hail Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon As Part of Year of Handicrafts Short link : Post Views: 11 Related Stories
Sharjah 24
22-05-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
SIACH honours the fifth edition's winners
Film retrospective and opening address The event opened with a warm welcome to attendees, followed by a short film highlighting the award's journey since its inception. Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and chair of the award's board of trustees, delivered the keynote address, emphasising that the award embodies the Ruler of Sharjah's vision for supporting cultural heritage and honouring its custodians. He noted that Sharjah has become a global model in safeguarding and promoting heritage. Dr Al Musallam stated that Sharjah launched this award as an international platform to acknowledge excellence in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Today, we celebrate scholars, researchers, and storytellers who have left a clear mark in protecting our shared human legacy by underscoring Sharjah's leadership as a bridge for cultural dialogue worldwide. Director's tribute to heritage champions Ms. Aisha Rashid Al-Husan Al-Shamsi, Director of the Award, affirmed that this fifth edition continues the award's successful legacy, which is now firmly established among specialised cultural awards. She explained that the award realises the vision of the Ruler of Sharjah in protecting heritage and celebrating its guardians. This year, it also introduces 'Heritage Personality of the Year' to honour those who have devoted their lives to its preservation. She praised the combined efforts of the organising teams, juries, and supporting entities, which made this event a triumph. Presentation of Awards Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, accompanied by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam and Ms Aisha Al Husan, invited the winners to the stage to commence the awards presentation for this edition of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage. Heritage Personality of the Year Dr Najeeb Abdullah Al Shamsi from the UAE was named Heritage Personality of the Year in recognition of his decades of research and community work in preserving Emirati heritage and preventing its erosion. Winners across the three categories The fifth edition saw distinguished entries from around the globe, distributed across three main domains—local, Arab and international—and nine categories. In the category of Best Conservation Practices, the local award went to the Sharjah Quran Academy for its submission 'The Role of the Academy in Preserving Arabic Manuscript Heritage'. The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts in Saudi Arabia won the Arab award for its study of traditional wooden door craft in Najd. The international award was claimed by the Malaibar Foundation for Research and Development for its 'Malabar Digitisation Initiative'. In the Narrators and Heritage Bearers category, the local storyteller award went to Muhina Ali Obaid Al Sureidi, the Arab Narrator Award was presented to Salman bin Abdullah bin Ahmad Al Hamad of Saudi Arabia, and the international storyteller award was won by Elizabeth Weir of Ireland. In the Research and Studies in Cultural Heritage category, Dr Aisha Ali Ahmed Al Ghaith Al Zaabi received the local research award for her study, 'Traditional Performing Arts and Folk Songs in the UAE.' The Arab research accolade was given to Saeed bin Abdullah bin Mubarak Al Farsi of Oman for his research on constancy and change in Omani fishing traditions, with a case study on North Al Batinah Governorate. The international research award was given to Jean Lambert of France for his study of the qanbūs, a short-necked lute originating in Yemen. The award also honoured several supporting organisations and he expert jury members. About the Award Established by Emiri Decree No. 19 of 2017, the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage is the first Arab award of its kind with a global scope in preserving intangible heritage. The award aims to spotlight outstanding conservation practices, celebrate storytellers, and encourage research that sustains cultural heritage. Academic, cultural, and media institutions worldwide participate in a distinguished ceremony annually to present the award.
Leaders
06-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Wrth Collaborate with Namaa Almunawara to Support Traditional Arts
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has signed a strategic agreement with Namaa Almunawara to support the growth of traditional arts, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Signed at Wrth's headquarters in Riyadh, the partnership seeks to elevate creative economy and preserve Saudi Arabia's national cultural heritage. In line with the Year of Handicrafts initiative, the deal is set to empower national talents and creative skills. Through several initiatives, training programs and workshops, both entities will make a qualitative leap in the crafts sector. Furthermore, they will cooperate on organizing local and international events and exhibitions, spreading awareness and marketing content, and developing community initiatives. Related Topics: Wrth Organizes Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program Riyadh's Royal Institute Launches Wrth Community Craft Initiative Wrth, Roads General Authority Launch Highway Signage Initiative Short link : Post Views: 43 Related Stories
Saudi Gazette
28-04-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Royal Institute of Traditional Arts implements Saudi-Chinese cultural exchange program
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wirth), in partnership with the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University in China, implemented the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program 2025. This program, from April 25 to 27, was part of its efforts to enhance cultural exchange and engage various segments of society in practicing handicrafts using distinctive cognitive methods, coinciding with the Year of Crafts 2025. The events included specialized workshops, most notably the traditional wood art workshop, which taught students how to decorate Najdi windows; the traditional metalworking workshop, which produced Chinese hairpins with designs inspired by traditional Saudi jewelry; and the traditional leather art workshop, which produced leather wallets. There were dialogue sessions and interactive workshops on traditional Saudi arts, most notably a dialogue session on the traditional art of roshan, and a lecture on traditional Saudi arts registered on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and their impact on cultural exchange, presented by Reema Al-Dosari, a lecturer at the College of Visual Arts at the Wirth Institute. Wirth is a leading entity in highlighting national identity and enriching Saudi traditional arts locally and internationally by promoting them, recognizing excellence in their fields, supporting national capabilities, and encouraging those interested in learning and developing them.
Leaders
27-04-2025
- General
- Leaders
Wrth Organizes Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has carried out the Saudi-Chinese cultural exchange program 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In collaboration with the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University of China, the program took place from April 25 to 27. Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program As part of Wrth's efforts to promote cultural exchange, the event sought to provide various segments of society with an engaging platform to practice handicrafts. In line with 'The Year of Handicrafts,' the program featured dialogue sessions and interactive workshops on traditional Saudi arts. Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program In addition, the activities included a dialogue session on the traditional art of Roshan and a lecture on traditional Saudi arts registered on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and their impact on cultural exchange, presented by Reema Al-Dosari, a lecturer at Wrth's College of Visual Arts. Through numerous specialized workshops, the program highlighted the following crafts: The Traditional wood art workshop taught participants how to decorate Najdi windows. The program also hosted a traditional metalworking workshop, which produced Chinese hairpins with designs inspired by traditional Saudi jewelry. The Traditional leather art workshop taught students how to produce leather wallets. Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program Related Topics: Wrth, Roads General Authority Launch Highway Signage Initiative Riyadh's Royal Institute Launches Wrth Community Craft Initiative Wrth, Riyadh Metro Celebrate Saudi Founding Day with Traditional Arts Showcase Short link : Post Views: 10 Related Stories
