The Prince of Qassim Region, Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, in the presence of his deputy, Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, reviewed the efforts of the Heritage Commission in enhancing the role of male and female artisans in the region, coinciding with the year 2025, the “Year of Handicrafts.”
His Highness listened to a comprehensive explanation of the initiatives and projects implemented by the Heritage Commission in the handicraft sector, presented by the Director General of the Handicrafts Sector at the Commission, Dr. Dalia Al-Yahya.
Al-Yahya spoke about the Commission’s efforts in developing and activating systems and regulations, documenting handicrafts, providing support and training programs, and working to raise the skills and efficiency of artisans, alongside developing specialized programs, reviewing 11 main fields and 51 sub-fields of handicrafts.
She outlined the objectives of the Year of Handicrafts, dedicated to celebrating the Kingdom’s national richness, including raising awareness of the value of manual professions, enhancing cultural identity, and highlighting types of Saudi crafts and boosting their presence, in addition to noting the Cabinet’s approval of the Handicrafts and Industries Law.
Al-Yahya explained the initiatives and programs the Commission is working on, such as marketing and financing programs, studies and publishing, documenting craft research, and participating in conferences and scientific sessions. She noted that the number of registered male and female artisans in the Kingdom is approximately 10,000, 5,500 of whom have obtained licenses.
His Highness praised the wise leadership’s support for the heritage and handicraft sector and the follow-up of the Ministry of Culture and the Heritage Commission, noting that the Qassim region is rich with artisans who provide distinguished heritage products.
Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal emphasized that handicrafts represent an important cultural and economic resource, helping to preserve national identity and transform heritage into sustainable developmental value. He stressed the importance of empowering artisans, supporting the marketing of their products, and opening new paths for youth to work and innovate in this sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Furthermore, the Director of the Heritage Commission branch in the Qassim region, Ibrahim Al-Mushaiqeh, revealed that the region has issued 299 licenses for handicraft practitioners, noting Qassim’s distinction in several crafts, such as handmade items, leather and woodworks, Najdi doors, and wooden crafts.
Al-Mushaiqeh stated that the “Artisans’ House” project in the region has reached its third phase and contributed to the production of about 1,550 craft pieces with the participation of 40 trainees who obtained a practitioner license, with 190 young men and women benefiting from the project’s programs.
His Highness expressed his wish for continued support for artisans and their economic and cultural empowerment, enhancing the presence of national heritage and the development of cultural and creative sectors in accordance with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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