heritage /taxonomy/term/2016 en Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ƶ’s cultural heritage and business synergy /node/2578632/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/reem-walid">Reem Walid</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-11-09 10:53</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: As Ƶ embarks on an ambitious journey toward a thriving economy, the nation is uniquely positioned to harmonize the conservation of its rich cultural heritage with the development of vibrant business opportunities.</p> <p> The Kingdom is committed to various initiatives, such as cultural tourism projects and the revival of artisanal craftsmanship, which not only safeguard its diverse cultural tapestry but also drive economic growth.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/09/4543125-441164201.jpg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="Above, a tourist poses in front of a rose-colored sandstone in Madain Saleh, a UNESCO World Heritage site, near Ƶ’s northwestern town of AlUla. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/culture">culture</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:01:01 +0000 Arbee 2578632 at Gaza cultural heritage brought to light in Geneva /node/2574045/middle-east <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/111606">AFP</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Agnès PEDRERO | AFP</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-id field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ID:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1728134448614408800</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-10-05 16:23</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> GENEVA: Archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip are going on display in Geneva, with the Swiss city protecting the heritage of a territory devastated by a year of war.<br /> Amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil lamps and figurines are among the 44 objects unearthed in Gaza going on show in the “Patrimony in Peril” exhibition at the Museum of Art and History (MAH).<br /> “It’s a part of Gaza’s soul. Its identity, even,” Beatrice Blandin, the exhibition’s curator, told AFP. “Heritage is really the history of this strip of land, the history of the people who live there.”<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/05/4531364-1884767184.jpg" width="1130" height="753" alt="" title="This photograph shows amphorae and jars during an exhibition on protection of cultural property in case of conflict entitled “Heritage in Peril” at the Art and History Museum in Geneva on Oct. 3, 2024. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/middleeast">Middle-East</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SecondNakba">War on Gaza</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/archaeological">archaeological</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/gaza">Gaza</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/geneva">Geneva</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:24:38 +0000 rbksa 2574045 at Philippines’ ancient ‘stairway to heaven’ facing climate threat /node/2531051/world <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/samantha-beltran">Samantha Beltran</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-06-15 16:05</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> Perched on the side of mountains in the Cordillera region, about 250 km north of Manila on Luzon island, enormous green steps rise to a height of 1,500 meters, funneling water from the mountaintop forests down to the rice terraces below.</p> <p> Known in the Philippines as a “stairway to heaven,” the Ifugao rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a 2,000-year-old indigenous engineering feat that is increasingly under threat due to climate change.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/06/15/4417756-1137649587.jpeg" width="1280" height="960" alt="" title="Rice terraces are seen in Batad, Ifugao province, northern Philippines, in June 2022. (Raymond Macapagal)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/world">World</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/philippines">Philippines</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/climate-change">climate change</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:08:14 +0000 Arbee 2531051 at Al-Aan Palace: a lofty landmark of Najran’s heritage /node/2521566/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/haifa-alshammari">Haifa Alshammari</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-06-01 21:47</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Najran’s ancient citadel, Al-Aan Palace, is a landmark of Najrani architecture and heritage. With its unique design, the structure has become a magnet for tourists visiting the southern region to explore its history and culture.</p> <p> Najran, in the southwest of Ƶ, is a region known for its vibrant culture and rich history. Surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains, it stands out for its mudbrick architecture, winding streets and bustling souks.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/06/01/4393636-902657449.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="Built on top of Al-Aan Mountain, Al-Aan Palace’s inhabitants would have enjoyed a mesmerizing view of the surrounding landscape. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/06/01/4393641-2070777724.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="Built on top of Al-Aan Mountain, Al-Aan Palace’s inhabitants would have enjoyed a mesmerizing view of the surrounding landscape. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/06/01/4393646-185554830.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="Built on top of Al-Aan Mountain, Al-Aan Palace’s inhabitants would have enjoyed a mesmerizing view of the surrounding landscape. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-aan-palace">Al-Aan Palace</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/najran">Najran</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/architecture">architecture</a></div></div></div> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:53:08 +0000 Sajjadkk 2521566 at Beauty of Soudah to feature in 3 Discovery documentaries /node/2519316/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/211151">Nada Hameed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2024-05-29 15:35</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Soudah Development, a real estate company owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery International to produce three short films to promote the beauty, culture and heritage of the Soudah region in the Kingdom’s southwest.</p> <p> The partnership will focus on Soudah Peaks, a luxury mountain tourism destination in Abha region, set 3,000 meters above sea level.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/05/29/4387941-1028997964.png" width="1000" height="662" alt="" title="Soudah Development and Warner Bros. Discovery sign partnership to showcase the rich heritage, culture, and natural beauty of Soudah to the world. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/soudah-development-company">Soudah Development Company</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/public-investment-fund">Public Investment Fund</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/warner-bros-discovery">Warner Bros. Discovery</a></div></div></div> Wed, 29 May 2024 12:37:53 +0000 Arbee 2519316 at Culinary caravan is a chance to savor Ƶ’s food heritage /node/2494696/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2024-04-17 15:37</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: A flavor of Saudi’s rich culinary heritage is delighting tastebuds in Najran, the Saudi Press Agency reported.</p> <p> Hosted by the Culinary Arts Commission, a mobile exhibition showcasing national dishes and desserts is currently offering visitors an immersive experience at King Fahd National Park, in the scenic Saqam forest.</p> <p> The event, which runs until April 20, puts two iconic delicacies — jareesh and maqshush — in the spotlight, presenting them in innovative and enticing ways.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/04/17/4322536-1399802410.jpeg" width="1920" height="1280" alt="" title="Maqshush is a buckwheat dessert topped with ghee, honey, dates, molasses or sugar. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/food">Food</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:40:55 +0000 shounaz.mekky 2494696 at Al-Duwayd Mosque reflects rich heritage of Northern Borders /node/2486361/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-04-01 15:01</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The historic Al-Duwayd Mosque is considered one of the oldest Muslim places of worship in the Northern Borders region.</p> <p> Located in the archaeological village of Al-Duwayd, 20 km east of Al-Uwaiqila governorate, it covers an area of 137.5 square meters.</p> <p><figure class="image"><br /> <img alt="" height="851" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/April/623726/2024/2_7.jpg" width="1200" /><br /> <figcaption><br /> (SPA)</figcaption><br /> </figure></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/04/01/4299986-817102627.jpg" width="1382" height="1049" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:10:43 +0000 Peter Harrison 2486361 at Saterah Al-Harisi Museum in Jazan preserves centuries of heritage /node/2479236/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-03-19 16:07</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Museums serve as windows to a nation’s cultural heritage, connecting generations and transporting visitors to the times and worlds that shaped civilizations and identities.</p> <p> In Ƶ, museums stand as inspiring landmarks that highlight the country’s tourism and cultural potential, while also fostering social cohesion among its diverse population.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/03/19/4280981-1635089655.jpeg" width="1600" height="1065" alt="" title="The Saterah Al-Harisi Museum was named after the woman who established it in the Al-Dayer governorate of Jazan. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/03/19/4281001-19322011.jpeg" width="1600" height="1065" alt="" title="The Saterah Al-Harisi Museum was named after the woman who established it in the Al-Dayer governorate of Jazan. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/jazan">Jazan</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/museum">museum</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:08:28 +0000 shounaz.mekky 2479236 at Laynah Mosque showcases Northern Borders’ rich history /node/2478631/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-03-18 15:23</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Located in the heart of the historic village of Laynah, in the Rafha governorate of the Northern Borders region, Laynah Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the province.</p> <p> It stands out with its traditional construction style using mud bricks, stones, palm fronds, and Athel wood and still hosts prayer meetings.</p> <p> Mohammed Al-Dulaim, a history enthusiast from Laynah, told the Saudi Press Agency that the mosque was established around 1951.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/03/18/4279336-1756773847.jpg" width="1100" height="794" alt="" title="Laynah Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the province. (SUPPLIED)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/03/18/4279346-975017694.jpg" width="1454" height="1062" alt="" title="Laynah Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the province. (SUPPLIED)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:29:06 +0000 Peter Harrison 2478631 at Jeddah art exhibition raises sustainability awareness /node/2463231/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-02-20 13:18</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: The Ƶn Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah recently hosted the art exhibition “Every Art Carries Light to Another” with the aim of providing a platform for local talent and promoting awareness of sound environmental practices.</p> <p> The exhibition attracted a diverse audience including photographers, artists, and media professionals.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4237231-300450850.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4237241-999671711.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4237246-1443679644.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4237251-572227741.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4237256-654843100.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="(SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:25:53 +0000 Peter Harrison 2463231 at Abha artist draws inspiration from Najdi culture /node/2440566/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-01-12 20:26</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: When abstract artist from the city of Abha, Mohammad Al-Shaya, picks up his paint brush, he creates vibrant works depicting the beauty of Najdi culture and heritage.<br /> Al-Shaya presented 54 artworks in a solo exhibition titled “It Was,” which ended on Thursday at Ahlam Gallery in Riyadh’s Al-Mousa Center for arts.<br /> “In my fourth exhibition, I aimed to show a new form of visual text through my paintings and highlight Najdi culture and identity … the paintings depict buildings and doors of Najdi-style architecture.”<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/01/12/4178076-1350930065.jpg" width="1008" height="685" alt="" title="When abstract artist from the city of Abha, Mohammad Al-Shaya, picks up his paint brush, he creates vibrant works depicting the beauty of Najdi culture and heritage. (AN Photo/ Sulafa Alkhunaizi)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/01/12/4178081-1636998277.jpg" width="711" height="535" alt="" title="When abstract artist from the city of Abha, Mohammad Al-Shaya, picks up his paint brush, he creates vibrant works depicting the beauty of Najdi culture and heritage. (AN Photo/ Sulafa Alkhunaizi)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/01/12/4178086-757163476.jpg" width="726" height="540" alt="" title="When abstract artist from the city of Abha, Mohammad Al-Shaya, picks up his paint brush, he creates vibrant works depicting the beauty of Najdi culture and heritage. (AN Photo/ Sulafa Alkhunaizi)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/01/12/4178091-1353746499.jpg" width="809" height="624" alt="" title="Abstract artist from the city of Abha, Mohammad Al-Shaya presented 54 artworks in a solo exhibition titled “It Was,” which ended on Thursday at Ahlam Gallery in Riyadh’s Al-Mousa Center for arts. (AN Photo/ Sulafa Alkhunaizi)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/abha">Abha</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/mohammad-al-shaya">Mohammad Al-Shaya</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/artist">artist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/najdi-culture">Najdi culture</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:34:51 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2440566 at Saudi commission marks 20th anniversary of intangible heritage convention  /node/2393126/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2023-10-17 22:25</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Ƶ’s Heritage Commission will celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at Grassy Park in Riyadh from Oct. 17-19. </p> <p> Organizers said the event reflects an interest in cultural heritage and its diversity, and the efforts made to preserve, protect and promote it since the signing of the 2003 convention. They said it sheds light on the initiatives of the intangible cultural heritage sector. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/10/17/4054441-950958724.jpg" width="1300" height="766" alt="" title="The event will feature 20 cultural events, such as clay, handicrafts, falconry and culinary arts exhibitions and artistic performances by performers from various regions of the Kingdom. (Saudi Culture Ministry)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/unesco%E2%80%99s-intangible-cultural-heritage-list">UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list</a></div></div></div> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:31:44 +0000 abdulkareem.aldaham 2393126 at Kingdom takes bold steps to safeguard architectural heritage /node/2383126/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/247521">Tareq Al-Thaqafi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2023-09-30 15:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: The preservation of cultural heritage is of the utmost importance in the Kingdom, and the Saudi Heritage Commission is taking significant steps to protect and promote the country’s architectural treasures.</p> <p> With the recent nomination of 50,000 urban heritage assets for registration, these sites will be added to the Architectural Heritage Register, joining the already registered 3,400 sites.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/30/4028151-1191389819.jpg" width="1000" height="755" alt="" title="One of these projects is focused on registering urban sites found in all 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom in the Architectural Heritage Register. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-heritage-commission">Saudi Heritage Commission</a></div></div></div> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:16:22 +0000 Arbee 2383126 at Riyadh professionals forum empowers youth in heritage preservation /node/2366491/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2023-09-03 16:56</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The works of the Extended 45th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee began in Ƶ on Sunday. It includes events and forums, starting with the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum launch.</p> <p> The Kingdom was appointed as the committee chair in recognition of its outstanding preservation efforts for world heritage, supported by King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, minister of culture and chairman of the Saudi National Committee for Education, Culture and Science.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/03/3982491-1670609767.png" width="1000" height="511" alt="The works of the Extended 45th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee began in Ƶ on Sunday. (UNESCO)" title="The works of the Extended 45th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee began in Ƶ on Sunday. (UNESCO)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-youth">saudi youth</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:57:48 +0000 daniel.fountain 2366491 at AlUla Design Award’s 10 finalists named /node/2347916/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2023-08-01 16:56</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Arts AlUla officials on Tuesday revealed the names of the 10 finalists to compete for the second AlUla Design Award.<br /> The open call event invites established and emerging designers to conceptualize and propose exceptional items for cultural retail.<br /> The award aims to recognize design inspired by the heritage, landscape, and artistic legacies of AlUla.<br /> Arts AlUla, part of the Royal Commission for AlUla, was set up to promote artistic creation and celebrate AlUla’s cultural and natural heritage.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/08/01/3934241-1242326279.jpg" width="1600" height="571" alt="" title="10 finalists announced for the AlUla Design Award. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/alula">AlUla</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/alula-design-award">AlUla Design Award</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/royal-commission-alula-rcu">Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2016">heritage</a></div></div></div> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:59:49 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2347916 at