RIYADH — The "Media Oasis" event, held on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum in the capital Riyadh, showcased an aspect of Saudi musical identity through an interactive space featuring a range of traditional and contemporary musical instruments, in a cultural display reflecting the richness and evolution of the Saudi arts scene.

The musical performance corner placed particular emphasis on the oud, which drew considerable engagement from visitors as one of the most prominent symbols of Arab and Gulf music and a bridge between tradition and renewal — more than just an instrument, but a bearer of cultural identity and a symbol of the deep artistic sensibility woven into the Saudi cultural fabric.

Music serves as a vital tool for cultural expression and communication between peoples, carrying within its melodies and traditions the stories of history and the features of popular heritage, making it an integral part of building the cultural identity of societies.

The event is part of the "Media Oasis" program, which aims to showcase the components of the Kingdom's cultural and artistic scene and highlight its contributions to the global creative movement, at a time when the Kingdom is witnessing unprecedented growth in the fields of art, music and culture under Saudi Vision 2030, which has made culture one of the drivers of development and the creative economy.