Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – July 3, 2025 (8 Muharram 1447 AH)

Cinema Hai — one of Art Jameel's initiatives — has launched a comprehensive cultural and entertainment program for children and families in Jeddah, running through July 6, offering an innovative cinema experience that blends entertainment and cultural interaction in an atmosphere inspired by Arab childhood memories.

The program includes daily screenings of classic cartoons that shaped the visual awareness of the 1980s and '90s generation, shown twice daily in Cinema Hai's main screening hall, alongside artistic activities inspired by the theme songs and heroes of those shows — creating a lively interactive environment that strengthens ties between generations.

Interactive Activities Linking Generations Visually and Culturally

The program goes beyond traditional entertainment, combining viewing with interaction through:

  • Interactive art workshops for children inspired by the most famous classic cartoons
  • Short discussion sessions on the evolution of animation and its cultural impact
  • A program designed as a bridge between generations, evoking the collective memory of image and sound

Infrastructure Supporting Cinematic Innovation

Cinema Hai stands out as a pioneering screening space outside the traditional commercial mold, featuring:

  • A 168-seat theater with advanced screening technology
  • A multimedia library rich in visual and cultural content
  • An educational exhibition on the history of Gulf and Arab cinema
  • Architecture inspired by the region's cinematic heritage

The program is part of Art Jameel's commitment to broadening horizons in the visual arts and delivering content that helps embed creative learning through art and film.