Makkah – May 18, 2025, corresponding to 20 Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH — The "Nask Hajj Gifts" exhibition, titled "Wahaj," organized by the Makkah Chamber for Exhibitions and Events under the theme "Tethkar" (Keepsake), shone with broad participation from Saudi craftsmen and craftswomen, who presented a range of handmade creations inspired by the local environment and the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage.

The exhibition is a unique platform combining art, creativity and craftsmanship, with participants showcasing their products across multiple fields, including:

  • Jewelry-making and gold polishing
  • Prayer beads, gemstones and rings
  • Wood carving, pottery and artistic sculptures
  • Arabic calligraphy and painting
  • Traditional men's and women's attire and hand embroidery

All pieces are handcrafted with a high level of skill that reflects the creativity of Saudi craftspeople, highlighting the cultural authenticity in every detail.

Nawaf Hussein Al-Luhaibi, one of the participants specializing in polishing rings and gemstones, explained that his participation aims to highlight the aesthetics of handicraft through modern artistic designs that preserve traditional roots, noting that the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to showcase their products to a wide audience and strengthen their presence in local and international markets.

"Wahaj" is more than just an exhibition, it is a cultural and economic project reflecting the Makkah Chamber's role in empowering the craft sector, by providing a display and marketing environment that helps transform handicrafts into an organized industry, contributing to raising GDP, providing sustainable jobs, and preserving Saudi heritage as an identity renewed across generations.

The exhibition reflects the Makkah Chamber's commitment to contributing to the goals of the National Culture Strategy, inspired by Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to make culture an economic, social and developmental driver.