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2019 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, inaugurated the Riyadh Art project as one of Riyadh's four major projects. 2021 The Noor Riyadh festival was held in March 2021 as the first event of the Riyadh Art project. 2021 In July 2021, the Riyadh Art project selected twenty artists to participate in the third edition of the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, which is considered the second initiative of the project after Noor Riyadh. 2021 The event...

Visual icons in Riyadh City are the physical edifices that distinguish its urban identity. In the capital  of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , these icons vary between several centers, government entities, or civil facilities, such as the building of the Ministry of Interior , the Suspension Bridge, Riyadh Water Tower , King Abdullah Financial District , and the General Court building. Urban development in Riyadh City Since the beginning of the third millennium, urban development in Riyadh  City...

The visual icons in al-Jawf Province are associated with its locations as architectural or natural symbols and can be used as emblems that refer to the province to which they belong, within the broader context of Saudi culture. They are as follows: Olive Since 2007, al-Jawf lands have comprised the largest modern olive farm in the world, as it produces more than five million olive trees and about 15,000 t of olive oil annually. Marid Castle The castle is located in Dawmat al-Jandal Governorate ...

Jazan Province is home to numerous architectural and natural landmarks that serve as visual icons representing the area. Among the prominent icons are:‏ Urban icons - Administrative Tower of Jazan University : Overlooking the Red Sea coast, this tower stands one hundred m tall and comprises eighteen floors. - Wadi Jazan Dam: Accompanied by the Dam Lake, which collects floodwaters from five valleys, the reservoir holds fifty-one million m³ of floodwater. - Castle Roundabout: Located on one of...

The visual icons in the Eastern Province are associated with their locations as architectural or natural icons. They can be used as symbols referring to the province they belong to, within Saudi culture in general, and include the following: Al-Ahsa Oasis In 2018, it was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' World Heritage Sites list as one of the largest ancient palm oases in the world. King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) ...

The visual icons in the cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Jeddah refer to the landmarks or physical features that distinguish their architectural identity. More broadly, the design of these icons can be used to signify Saudi culture in general. The most prominent ones are as follows: Makkah al-Mukarramah - The Clock Tower, located within the King Abdulaziz Endowment adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah City, covers an area of 1.5 million m². The project consists of seven inter...

The visual icons in Hail Province are associated with the places where they are located, as architectural or natural icons. They can be used as symbols referring to the region they belong to, within Saudi culture in general, as follows: Rock drawings They are represented by the sites of Jubbah and Shuwaymis, which were included in 2015 in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making them the fourth archaeological site to be listed in the Kingdom. The Shuwaymis site contains 5,431 inscriptions in Arab...

The visual icons in Tabuk Province are linked to the places located there which serve as architectural or natural symbols of the area. These icons can be used as symbols that refer to the province within the broader context of Saudi culture. Examples include: Public art icons - Tabuk City Gate Sculpture: Serving as the northern entrance to the city, it is situated in a roundabout with a diameter of two hundred m. Designed in an Islamic style, it consists of five gates symbolizing the identity a...

Al-Qatt al-Asiri is the art of wall decoration and ornamentation in Aseer Province in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The term al-Qatt linguistically means line or carving. This art form dates back hundreds of years and is closely associated with the lives of Aseeri women in the past, expressing their artistry and taste. It consists of geometric or floral patterns with bright, mixed colors, adorning walls, ceilings, and doors. Al-Qatt al-Asiri is an intangible cultural her...

The Islamic Arts Biennale is an event organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation , under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture , and in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services and the General Authority of Civil Aviation . It aims to celebrate Islamic culture and arts and enhance cultural and artistic exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world. Held in Jeddah , the event commenced on January 23, 2023, and lasted for three months, under the theme...

Qassim Province is located in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, approximately 425 km northwest of the capital, Riyadh. It is bordered to the north by Hail Province, to the west by al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, and to the south and east by Riyadh Province. It includes various architectural, natural, and archaeological landmarks associated with the area: Urban icons: - Buraydah Water Tower: Located in the northern part of the city, it is one of the most important landmarks and an ar...

Arabic Calligraphy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the arts that constitutes an essential part of the Kingdom's culture, serving as a symbol of its identity. It is utilized in all daily transactions requiring the use of the Arabic language in writing or reading. The Kingdom is keen on promoting this authentic Arabic art by offering specialized awards for Arabic calligraphy. Moreover, it has established numerous centers dedicated to the preservation of Arabic calligraphy, such as t...