At a Glance

  • Location: Jizan – Jazan University
  • Date: 11 Shawwal 1446 AH / April 9, 2025

As part of its awareness-raising and educational role, Jazan University, represented by its Intellectual Awareness Unit, organized a cultural seminar titled “Culture and Heritage: Strengthening National Identity Under Vision 2030's Targets,” held at the College of Arts and Humanities' theater on the university campus, with a select group of specialists in heritage, culture and identity in attendance.

In his remarks, University President Dr. Mohammed bin Hassan Abu Rasain said the Kingdom holds a deep cultural heritage that forms the foundation of society's identity, praising the efforts of the Ministry of Culture and its various bodies in supporting programs and initiatives dedicated to national heritage and showcasing its diverse forms.

The seminar featured Al-Anoud Al-Battal, a specialist from the Heritage Commission, who reviewed the commission's role in protecting national heritage, particularly in the handicrafts sector, which has been designated for special focus in 2025, aiming to raise awareness of its economic and cultural value and strengthen ties between craftspeople and the public locally and internationally.

For his part, Dr. Majed Al-Anzi, head of the Archaeological Research and Documentation Department at the Ministry of Culture, highlighted the research and excavation efforts undertaken by the Heritage Commission to understand the history of the civilizations that flourished on the Kingdom's land, and the impact of this work in documenting the sequence of civilizational development and linking it to human societies worldwide.

Dr. Mohammed Habibi, a faculty member at Jazan University, also stressed the importance of integrating the roles of universities and cultural bodies to achieve Vision 2030's goals, noting that culture and the arts play a pivotal role in enhancing quality of life and shaping a societal awareness that reflects Saudi national identity at its best.

Participants offered a range of perspectives reflecting the growing importance of culture and heritage in cementing national belonging and showcasing the Kingdom's standing as a home for authentic culture and civilizational diversity.