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Arab News
6 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Pilgrims receive gifts reflecting Saudi culture
MAKKAH: The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, known as Wrth, has welcomed pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia via land, sea, and air with gifts inspired by traditional Saudi arts. This initiative, in collaboration with the Pilgrim Awareness Center and Saudia airline, aims to enrich pilgrims' experience culturally and intellectually, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Pilgrims received prayer rugs adorned by Arabic calligraphy and medallions featuring traditional inscriptions reflecting Saudi cultural values. Accompanying the gifts were informational cards about Hajj rituals, provided by the Pilgrim Awareness Center. Gifts were distributed at key entry points, including King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah Islamic Port, and the Hajj dispatching control center on Hijrah Road. Wrth's participation aligns with its mission to raise awareness of traditional arts and offer a unique pilgrim experience during the Kingdom's Year of Handicrafts. The initiative highlights national identity and strengthens the global presence of traditional Saudi arts, the SPA reported. The royal institute recently completed a billboard project along Hijrah Road between Makkah and Madinah, in collaboration with the Roads General Authority. The billboards feature designs inspired by traditional motifs and crafts such as weaving, reflecting the national identity. These showcase the beauty of local arts and regional patterns and aim to enrich pilgrims' cultural experience and promote heritage tourism.
Arab News
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Arab News
Traditional Saudi crafts adorn pilgrimage route
MAKKAH: Traditional arts and crafts through a modern visual lens can be seen along the Hijrah Road between Makkah and Madinah. The recently completed billboard project, carried out by the Roads General Authority in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, known as Wrth, aligns with the Year of Handicrafts 2025. The billboards feature designs inspired by traditional motifs and crafts such as weaving, reflecting national identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The billboards feature designs inspired by traditional motifs and crafts such as weaving, reflecting national identity. (SPA) Illustrations highlight the beauty of local arts and regional patterns with the aim of enriching pilgrims' cultural experience and promoting heritage tourism. Saudi Arabia has one of the world's largest and most interconnected road networks, facilitating pilgrim and tourist movement across the Kingdom, and strengthening efforts to highlight its cultural heritage across the regions. The Roads General Authority has also launched a 'mobile sites' service on the Hijrah Road to help pilgrims if their buses break down, ensuring their comfort and safety as they travel between Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites. The service operates 24/7 during Hajj on the Hijrah Road and can accommodate around 40 pilgrims. It includes air conditioning, rest areas, restrooms, cold beverages and meals.
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
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia: Wrth, Aseer Authority to Boost Traditional Arts in Handicrafts Year 2025
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aseer Region Development Authority in Riyadh. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in traditional arts, empower the crafts sector, and enhance artisans' skills, in conjunction with Saudi Arabia's designation of 2025 as the Year of Handicrafts, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. The MoU supports crafts and traditional industries through collaboration with specialized partners, chiefly with Wrth, SPA said. The partnership aims to build effective and sustainable cooperation that enables educational and training programs focused on preserving the authenticity of crafts and improving their quality, in line with the authority's development goals rooted in heritage and nature. Wrth is a leading entity in promoting national identity, enriching and showcasing Saudi traditional arts locally and globally, honoring distinguished practitioners, preserving craft heritage, supporting national talents, and encouraging wider learning and development of these crafts.
Asharq Al-Awsat
07-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Culture Ministry, Boutique Group Sign Agreement to Promote Saudi Cultural Heritage
Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Namaa Almunawara to Promote Traditional Arts The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of supporting traditional arts. SPA The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and Namaa Almunawara have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the institute's headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of supporting traditional arts, developing the creative economy, and preserving the national cultural heritage, particularly as this year marks The Year of Handicrafts. Areas of cooperation include developing human capacity through implementing training programs and workshops, providing consulting, and designing and arbitrating specialized programs. The MoU also supports the handicrafts sector by launching entrepreneurial initiatives, developing craft products, and enabling emerging talents, in addition to organizing local and international events and exhibitions, and developing community initiatives related to traditional arts.
