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A number of intellectuals and artists confirmed that the issuance of the royal order establishing the Riyadh University of Arts represents a turning point in the history of the Kingdom and an announcement of a new phase of cultural leadership. This step, which comes under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, is the cornerstone of institutionalizing creativity and transferring it from the realm of hobby to the realm of solid academic knowledge, which reflects a sense of the necessity of building a generation capable of transforming cultural heritage into added economic and cognitive value in line with the strategic directions of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which made culture an essential pillar in human building and community development. Institutionalizing the arts from hobby to solid scientific path. Rather, it is the awareness that constitutes its soul and the mirror through which it sees itself in the course of history, and Al Subaih confirms that when societies reach the stage of cultural maturity, they not only protect their heritage, but rather build for them institutions capable of preserving the experience and extending it on the horizon of knowledge. Al Subaih adds in his reading of the scene: “The establishment of the Riyadh University of the Arts comes as a pivotal step that confirms that creativity has become an effective element in building development and a tributary to its economic and cultural strength. We view this project as a major incubator.” The Kingdom possesses a rich wealth of cultural heritage that has been formed through wide geographical and human diversity, and today, with this university, artistic practice is moving from individual efforts to an integrated educational system that grants academic degrees in specific specializations, which contributes to building a professional cultural industry that supplies the national economy with scientifically qualified competencies.” Al Subaih believes that the university will be the first reference for artistic research as it will be able to link the ancient Saudi heritage with modern technologies, which will create a distinct visual identity in the global market, which is the true guarantee of sustainability. Arts. A strategic vision for creating “soft power.” For his part, the artist and writer, President of the Taif Culture and Arts Association, Faisal Al-Khudaidi, confirms that the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts and Culture is not just an academic event, but rather a moment that redraws the features of the creative scene in the Kingdom, and opens new doors for the artistic dream to become a solid institutional reality. Al-Khudaidi points out that the wise leadership’s appreciation of the value of the arts and its belief in its role in building awareness and identity is what gave this project its soul and made it a soft force capable of influencing. Al-Khudaidi adds: “This establishment carries a deeper meaning than the opening of a building. It is an announcement of a new phase in which the arts are given their natural place at the heart of development, and are treated as a soft force capable of influencing, creating beauty, and shaping collective awareness. With this university, the spotlight expands to include a new generation of artists and researchers who will carry the messages of art.” Saudi Arabia to the world with confidence and power.” Al-Khudaidi stresses that the university will be the field where experiences meet aspirations, which will enhance our presence in international forums as a country with historical depth and future aspiration. Future prospects and the knowledge economy. The poet and cultural advisor Muhammad Abes confirms that hopes are pinned on this university to be a major incubator that graduates specialists and dedicates the scientific presence of the arts. Abes adds that this royal decree represents a strong motivation, as institutional work is the only way to ensure the continuity of creativity. And bequeathing it to future generations. Journalist and poet Saad Zuhair also describes the university as a direction towards consolidating Saudi culture and establishing an ambitious generation that will hone its talents in the era of specialization, stressing that it will be a beacon for the talented and a space for innovative ideas that combine with Vision 2030 for the colors of creativity to flourish in all parts of the country. A historic shift in the general mentality of generations. Visual artist Ahmed Al-Khazmari believes that the establishment of the university is an important cultural and educational event that represents a profound shift in the outlook on the arts, which for many years has been dependent on individual initiatives. He said: “The presence of a university that supports these talents is a solid economic step, as it highlights the appreciation of art as a science that is taught and provides scope for academic research and development, which enhances the quality of life and enhances the visual stock and the comprehensive concept of culture.” Al-Khazmari continues: “This decision is an indication of the interest of the rulers in the knowledge and development aspect, and the university also has an active role in establishing global experiences, studying and recording heritage, and preserving our heritage.” Today we feel that we are in a race with the lead, and this generous royal decree is the catalyst that we have been waiting for, to hone Saudi energies and transform the arts from a marginal profession into a professional profession.” Academic Empowerment and Creating the Future Visual artist Kholoud Al-Omari confirms that this edifice represents a real breakthrough in empowering the Saudi artist with his cognitive tools and says: “The establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts gives the artist a professional platform to transfer Saudi art to global horizons in a solid academic language, which contributes to formulating our visual identity and presenting it to the world.” “As a sustainable cultural and economic resource.” She added: “We are talking about a systematic educational environment that will change the nature of artistic work in the Kingdom. The artist will become a researcher, academic and practitioner at the same time.” A new era for creativity. This is how Saudi Arabia is moving forward in its civilizational project, putting people at the heart of development. With the Riyadh University of Arts, the idea has moved from the memory of intellectuals to the structure of the nation, so that the dream carried by generations of creators becomes an institutional reality that builds the future of the nation in a time of vision. The university is a foresight of the future and an affirmation that Saudi Arabia does not only build buildings, but rather builds minds and cultural projects. Its effects will remain for many decades. It is a pivotal historical moment in which we announce to the whole world that Saudi art has reached a stage of maturity that enables it to lead its own taste and contribute to human civilization, and with this lofty academic edifice begins a new chapter of the Saudi story, where art is the language of communication with the future, and where creativity is the title of the ambitious journey towards global leadership. A number of intellectuals and artists have confirmed that the issuance of the royal decree to establish Riyadh University of Arts represents a pivotal moment in the history of the history Kingdom and an announcement of a new phase in cultural leadership. This step, which comes under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, is considered the cornerstone in institutionalizing creativity and moving it from the realm of hobby to the space of solid academic knowledge, reflecting an awareness of the necessity to build a generation capable of transforming cultural heritage into added economic and knowledge value, in line with the strategic directions of Saudi Vision 2030, which has made culture a fundamental pillar in building the individual and developing society.Institutionalizing the Arts from Hobby to Serious Academic PathThe President of the Culture and Arts Association in Jeddah, Mohammed Al-Sobaih, believes that culture is not a margin in the life of nations, but rather the consciousness that shapes its spirit and the mirror through which it itself sees in the course of history. Al-Sobaih emphasizes that when societies reach a stage of cultural maturity, they do not merely protect their heritage but build institutions capable of preserving and extending that experience into the realm of knowledge. legacy formed through a wide geographical and human diversity. Today, with this university, artistic practice transitions from individual efforts to a comprehensive educational system that grants academic degrees in specialized fields, contributing to the establishment of a professional cultural industry that feeds the national economy with qualified competencies.” Al-Sobaih sees the university as the primary reference for artistic research, as it will be able to link ancient Saudi heritage with modern technologies, creating a distinctive visual identity in the global market, which is the true guarantee for the sustainability of the arts. “Soft Power”For his part, artist and writer Faisal Al-Khudaydi, President of the Culture and Arts Association in Taif, affirms that the establishment of Riyadh University of Arts and Culture is not just an academic event, but a moment that redraws the features of the creative scene in the Kingdom and opens new doors for the artistic dream to become a solid institutional reality. Al-Khudaydi points out that the wise leadership’s appreciation of the value of the arts and its belief in their role in building awareness and identity is what has given this project its spirit and made it a soft power capable of influence. expands to include a new generation of artists and researchers who will carry the messages of Saudi art to the world with confidence and competence.”Al-Khudaydi emphasizes that the university will be the arena where experiences meet aspirations, enhancing our presence in international forums as a country with deep historical roots and future aspirations. Abas adds that this royal decree represents a strong impetus, as institutional work is the only path to ensure the continuity of creativity and its inheritance by future generations. Media figure and poet Saad Zuhair describes the university as a direction towards deepening Saudi culture and establishing an ambitious generation that hones its talents in the age of specialization, affirming that it will be a beacon for the talented and a space for innovative ideas that align with Vision 2030 to let the colors of creativity bloom across the nation. Historic Transformation in the General Mentality of GenerationsVisual artist Ahmed Al-Khazmari believes that the establishment of the university is an important cultural and educational event that represents a profound shift in the perception of the arts, which have long relied on individual initiatives. He said: “The existence of a university that supports these talents is a solid economic step, as it highlights the appreciation of art as a science that is taught and provides a field for academic research and development, thereby enhancing the quality of life and elevating the visual stock and the comprehensive concept of culture.” Al-Khazmari continues: “This decision is indicative of the interest of the rulers in the knowledge and developmental aspect. The university will play an active role in establishing global experiences, studying heritage, documenting it, and preserving our legacy. We feel today that we are in a race with the forefront, and this generous royal decree is the catalyst we have been waiting for to refine Saudi energies and transform the arts from a marginal profession to a professional one.”Academic Empowerment and Crafting the FutureVisual artist Khulood Al-Omari affirms that this edifice represents a true launch for empowering the Saudi artist with his knowledge tools. She says: “The establishment of Riyadh University of Arts grants the artist a professional platform to convey Saudi art to global horizons in a solid academic language, contributing to shaping our visual identity and presenting it to the world as a sustainable cultural and economic tribute.” She added: “We are talking about a systematic educational environment that will change the nature of artistic work in the Kingdom; the artist will become a researcher, an academic, and a practitioner all at once.”A New Era for CreativityThus, Saudi Arabia continues its civilizational project, placing the individual at the heart of development. With Riyadh University of Arts, the idea has transitioned from the memory of intellectuals to the structure of the nation, turning the dream carried by generations of creators into an institutional reality that builds the future of the homeland in the era of vision.The university is a foresight for the future and a confirmation that Saudi Arabia is not just building buildings but building minds and civilizational projects whose impacts will last for decades. It is a pivotal historical moment in which we announce to the whole world that Saudi art has reached a stage of maturity that enables it to lead its own taste and contribute to human civilization. With this towering academic edifice, a new chapter in the Saudi story begins, where art is the language of communication with the future, and where creativity is the title of the ambitious journey towards global leadership.
