Riyadh Art Program: Call for Entries for Tuwaiq Sculpture Exhibition 2025https://english.aawsat.com/culture/5047320-riyadh-art-program-call-entries-tuwaiq-sculpture-exhibition-2025
Riyadh Art Program: Call for Entries for Tuwaiq Sculpture Exhibition 2025
The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA
The Riyadh Art Program has called on artists to participate in the 6th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture exhibition themed "From Time to Time," which will run from August 4 to September 1.
The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program, a major initiative to enhance the city’s cultural landscape. The event brings together leading sculptors from Saudi Arabia and the world to create public art installations using local stone.
By providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, the exhibition aims to enrich Riyadh’s cultural fabric, improve the quality of life for residents and visitors, and foster a vibrant public art scene.
Previous editions have attracted over 120 entries from both domestic and global artists.
‘Year of The Camel’ Saudi Initiative Celebrates Arabian Peninsula’s Cultural Heritagehttps://english.aawsat.com/culture/5046080-%E2%80%98year-camel%E2%80%99-saudi-initiative-celebrates-arabian-peninsula%E2%80%99s-cultural-heritage
‘Year of The Camel’ Saudi Initiative Celebrates Arabian Peninsula’s Cultural Heritage
Saudi Arabia is celebrating 2024 as the “Year of The Camel” to honor the special cultural role of the camel, known as the “ship of the desert.”
The year-long initiative will showcase the camel’s importance through various cultural, literary, recreational, and sports events organized by the Ministry of Culture and its partners.
The camel has been a key part of life in the Arabian Peninsula for centuries, influencing its culture, society, and economy. Despite modern advancements, the camel continues to symbolize the region’s traditions and values.
The ministry has kicked off the “Year of The Camel” with a series of events across the Kingdom. This initiative celebrates the camel’s long-standing role in Saudi life and explores its cultural and historical significance.
At the ministry’s pavilion in City Walk, part of Jeddah Season, visitors can enjoy a unique exhibit with seven sections. The display highlights the camel's cultural importance, traditional practices, historical legacy, and economic value, while promoting international cultural exchange.
Visitors at the “Year of the Camel” exhibition at the Madinah Book Fair. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Fahad Shaheen, a guide at the ministry’s pavilion in City Walk, Jeddah, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the exhibit is attracting more visitors daily from diverse backgrounds.
People are eager to experience camel sounds, view rock carvings, and learn about camel names and decorations.
In Madinah, the “Year of The Camel” pavilion at the Book Fair, which opened on Tuesday, offers a 3D display of camel features, names, and historical significance. It invites visitors to explore the importance of camels in Arabian culture and showcases different camel breeds and their unique traits.
Visitors are seen at the “Year of the Camel” exhibition at the Madinah Book Fair. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia is actively working to develop its camel industry by raising awareness of camels' role in providing food and livelihood.
Efforts include increasing production, fighting diseases with regular vaccinations, and improving marketing of camel products to raise breeders’ income. The country is also partnering with international organizations to update regulations and systems related to camel activities.
A parade by the Saudi Camel Club during the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day. (SPA)
Moreover, Saudi Arabia has joined the United Nations FAO in launching the “International Year of the Camelids - 2024.”
This initiative underscores the Kingdom’s focus on camels for food security and economic growth. To highlight the camel’s role in culture and society, Saudi Arabia introduced the “Camel Studies Grant,” covering six key areas related to camels.
The Kingdom takes pride in its rich and diverse cultural history, which is a key part of its national identity. Saudi Arabia blends tradition with modernity, offering a unique cultural experience and a deep historical legacy to the world.
