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Sadu Bedouin Weaving Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List

Bedouin woman weaving a sadu (SPA)
Bedouin woman weaving a sadu (SPA)
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Sadu Bedouin Weaving Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List

Bedouin woman weaving a sadu (SPA)
Bedouin woman weaving a sadu (SPA)

The Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, announced that Sadu had been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List. In his tweet announcing the news, the minister said that its official registration is an important step that reflects HRH the Crown Prince’s support for heritage and its preservation, adding that the Sadu’s registration had been filled in cooperation with Kuwait.

The Sadu symbolized Saudi Arabia’s 2020 Group of Twenty presidency, with its colored weaves featuring in the official logo, blending authentic Saudi heritage with contemporary innovation.

Sadu is a type of weaving that was and remains prevalently practiced by bedouins. Bedouin women use the materials that had traditionally been widely available, like sheep wool, camel hair, goat hair, to make intricately designed unique weaves that only they know how to make and reflect traditional symbols meanings that only they understand.

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Saudi Space Agency Announces Launch of 'Madak Space' Experiments to Int’l Space Station

Saudi Space Agency Announces Launch of 'Madak Space' Experiments to Int’l Space Station
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Saudi Space Agency Announces Launch of 'Madak Space' Experiments to Int’l Space Station

Saudi Space Agency Announces Launch of 'Madak Space' Experiments to Int’l Space Station

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the launch of the winning experiments from the "Madak Space" competition to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of an international space mission that lifted off Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US.

The milestone reflects the Kingdom's commitment to advancing scientific innovation and empowering emerging talent in the field of space sciences.

The mission includes ten scientific experiments designed and executed by students from Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world, said an SSA statement on Wednesday.

These experiments were selected through the "Madak Space" competition, organized by the SSA in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation "Misk" and the "Ilmi" Science Discovery and Innovation Center.

The competition aims to support individuals passionate about space science and technology and inspire them to turn their ideas into viable scientific applications in microgravity conditions aboard the ISS.

The competition attracted wide participation from students across the Arab world, with more than 80,000 registrants. Submissions were distributed across three main tracks: arts, plants, and engineering.

The achievement is part of the SSA's ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom's presence in international space programs and to foster an enabling environment that supports the knowledge-based economy. It aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's objectives of preparing a capable generation to contribute effectively to the future of the space sector.