Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Region To Enrich Cultural Knowledge With New Compass Program

The Red Sea and West of Saudi Arabia History Center, under the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), will launch the "Compass" program on Muharram 16, 1446 AH. This initiative aims to document the region's history and offers interactive summer activities. The program includes a competition to create content innovatively, enriching knowledge about the Red Sea fields.

Participants in the "Compass" program can expect a variety of activities over five days. Daily sessions will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Red Sea and West of Saudi Arabia History Center in Jeddah Governorate. The program is open to university students, graduates, and anyone interested in these fields.

The "Compass" program features three main tracks. The first track focuses on digital production, including short films, photography, infographic design, and motion graphics. The second track covers culture and arts such as folk games, artwork, literary works, souvenirs, handicrafts, and performing arts. The third track delves into emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, educational technologies, and information technology.

Collaborations with various institutions enhance the program's offerings. These include the College of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University, the Volunteering and Community Partnership Program "Lenobadir" in Jeddah Governorate, the Jeddah Historic District Program, and the Saudi Committee for Traditional Games.

The program spans numerous fields such as history, geography, environmental sciences, language and literature, social sciences, marine sciences, communication and media, earth sciences, tourism, natural sciences, architecture and planning. It also includes architectural engineering, health sectors, energy industries, logistics and transportation systems.

Participants will benefit from specialized guidance sessions led by experts in various tracks. Additionally, there will be accompanying activities like a folk games competition and a visit to historic Jeddah areas.

Opportunities for Recognition

Winners of the competition will receive financial prizes while all participants will be awarded certificates of attendance. Registration is currently open through the center's website where candidates can find more details about participation.

The program also explores intangible heritage aspects such as submerged heritage sites along with textiles and fashion design elements. Interior design enthusiasts can also find relevant content within this comprehensive initiative.

This initiative not only aims to document history but also encourages creative engagement through its diverse tracks. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their skills in various domains while contributing to cultural enrichment.

For more information on registration or detailed schedules of activities within each track of the "Compass" program please visit the center’s official website.

With inputs from SPA