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Leaders
6 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Artisanal Company Partners with From AlUla to Elevate Handicrafts Sector
Saudi Artisanal Company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with From AlUla to support creative industries and foster the handicrafts sector across the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new deal will further empower Saudi artisans and unleash new local and international markets for their creative products. The agreement aligns with the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to elevate the status of handicrafts sector and solidify its position as a sustainable pillar of the national economy. Interestingly, Saudi Artisanal Company will market From AlUla's products across all its retail outlets and digital platforms and organize specialized workshops to facilitate knowledge exchange among artisans. According to the agreement, both entities will also launch cultural and awareness initiatives to highlight AlUla's rich heritage and the role of handcrafted products as deep expressions of cultural creativity and reflections of national identity. In the light of this, the deal stands out as a significant milestone in leading the Kingdom's handicraft sector by unleashing new avenues for artisans to showcase their products through professional marketing channels. Therefore, artisans can have sustainable business opportunities that help improve production quality and craftsmanship. The agreement perfectly aligns with Saudi Arabia's year-long celebration of the 'Year of Handicrafts' in 2025. Through a long series of dialogues and educational workshops, the initiative seeks to modernize traditional handicrafts and offer a special blend between design and technologies. It also aims to strengthen cooperation among institutions and the local community and crystalize the pivotal role of traditional arts in preserving cultural identity. Related Topics: Beit Hail Festival Supports Handicrafts Sector, Local Economy Cultural Fund Brings Saudi Handicrafts to Selfridges in London Year of Handicrafts: Saudi Arabia Honors Rich Heritage in 2025 Short link : Post Views: 7
Leaders
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Launches Culture Week at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Saudi Ministry of Culture launched the Saudi Cultural Week at Expo 2025 Osaka to celebrate 70 years of Saudi-Japanese diplomatic ties, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Running until July 15, 2025, the Saudi Cultural Week highlights the Year of Handicrafts 2025 initiative as a key element of Saudi Arabia's culture. It showcases the craftsmanship of Saudi artisans by displaying creative industries and handicrafts, offering an interactive cultural experience to Japanese and international audiences. Moreover, the Cultural Week hosts a photography exhibition documenting the history of Saudi-Japanese ties, highlighting key milestones and the enduring relations between the two peoples. The Cultural Week involves the participation of the Saudi Heritage Commission; Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth); Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy; King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah); and Saudi Artisanal Company, which offer a diverse range of interactive activities and live shows. During the Cultural Week, Wrth, in collaboration with Saudi Artisanal Company, hosts an exhibition for traditional Saudi crafts, displaying live demonstrations of palm frond weaving, Sadu weaving, and clay pot making by artisans from both countries. It also features a traditional Saudi majlis, where the Kingdom's hospitality is demonstrated through the signature Saudi coffee and dates, alongside a joint musical performance. Furthermore, Wrth showcases a range of products that combine Saudi and Japanese traditional crafts, including Kimono embroidery and Bisht weaving. Meanwhile, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy hosts live shows for Saudi and Japanese calligraphy, while the Darah displays the Saudi-Japanese history in photos. From shared values to creative expression, #SaudiCulturalWeek brings cultures into dialogue. 🇸🇦🇯🇵#Expo2025#KSAExpo2025 — Saudi Arabia at Expo 2025 (@KSAexpo2025) July 12, 2025 The Saudi pavilion in Expo 2025 Osaka hosts more than 700 cultural events that showcase the Kingdom's cultural richness and diversity, introducing visitors to Saudi Arabia's history and heritage through immersive experiences. Short link : Post Views: 84
Asharq Al-Awsat
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Culture Ministry Launches Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka
The Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka, Japan, organized by the Ministry of Culture, kicked off on Saturday and will run until July 15 at the Expo 2025 Osaka headquarters. The events mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. The Cultural Week highlights the 'Year of Handicrafts 2025' initiative as a key element of Saudi cultural identity, emphasizing the strength of the Kingdom's creative industries and showcasing the craftsmanship of Saudi artisans to Japanese and international audiences through an interactive cultural experience. Activities include a photography exhibition documenting the history of Saudi-Japanese relations, capturing key historical milestones and the enduring ties between the two nations. The Heritage Commission is also organizing an exhibition of traditional Saudi crafts in collaboration with the Saudi Artisanal Company. The display features live demonstrations of palm frond weaving, Sadu weaving, and clay pot making by artisans from both countries. A traditional Saudi majlis will also be held, offering a display of the Kingdom's renowned hospitality with Saudi coffee and dates, accompanied by a joint musical performance. The Kingdom's pavilion at Expo 2025 will continue to host more than 700 diverse cultural events, providing visitors with an immersive experience of Saudi Arabia's cultural diversity and richness.
Arab News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi artisanal boom marks ‘Year of Handicrafts'
Monsha'at, Saudi Arabia's Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, has released its latest quarterly SME Monitor, providing a detailed overview of the latest trends and developments shaping the Kingdom's dynamic SME ecosystem. This edition highlights a 48 percent y-o-y increase in new commercial registrations in Q1, key trends in the local and global handicrafts sector, and the many ways in which Saudi Arabia is empowering its next generation of artisanal SMEs. The report sheds light on the rich heritage of Saudi handicrafts, several of which have been listed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In addition to well-known mainstays such as Al-Sadu weaving, Al-Qatt Al-Asiri wall decoration, Bisht tailoring, Jambiya daggers, and Madinah pottery, the report also features insights into the cultural and economic significance of Saudi handicrafts. For these reasons and others, 2025 has been designated the 'Year of Handicrafts.' Thanks to a steady increase in tourism, e-commerce, and consumer interest in authentic Saudi arts and crafts, the report shows, rural female entrepreneurs in particular also stand to gain from a sector expected to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2028. The recent launch of the Saudi Artisanal Company is an example of the sector's promise. In addition to aiming to create 9,000 new handicrafts jobs by 2030, SAC hopes to serve 15 percent of the domestic handicrafts market by then, the report shows. Thanks to a raft of recent government initiatives to empower handicrafts SMEs, from the Heritage Commission to the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, opportunities for artisanal entrepreneurs are rife. In addition to its coverage of handicrafts trends and developments in Saudi Arabia, the latest SME Monitor also has a special section on global developments in the sector. Chief among these are a greater emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness, e-commerce expansion, new technology, and a desire for cultural preservation. Artisans in Uganda, the report shows, have transformed banana waste into valuable handicrafts such as rugs and lampshades, while designers elsewhere have found ways to use 3D printing with biodegradable materials to create customized garments. In its survey of broader SME developments across Saudi Arabia, the report also reveals a remarkable increase in commercial registrations in Q1 2025, a key indicator of the country's booming entrepreneurial landscape. In addition to 154,638 new registrations, sectors like e-commerce reached 41,322 active registrations in that quarter, with an impressive six percent y-o-y increase. In a show of technological advancement, the number of active cloud-computing registrations shot up by 33 percent. Thanks to a wide variety of enablement, financing, and business development programs offered by Monsha'at, more than 22,000 SMEs benefited from Saudi Arabia's leading SME enabler in Q1 2025, the report shows.
