The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is currently taking part in the 27th ICOM General Conference “ICOM Dubai 2025,” held from November 11–17 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
As the event marks the debut of the triennial conference in the Middle East, it primarily aims to showcase the Arab region’s pivotal role in enhancing cultural dialogue and innovation within the museums sector.
The ICOM Dubai 2025 serves as a unique platform to share ideas and expertise and build strategic partnerships under the theme of “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”
Farah Abushullaih, Head of Museums at Ithra, noted that the Kingdom’s participation in the conference seeks to showcase how heritage and innovation can intersect in artistic and craft practices.
In the light of this, the center is presenting three research papers at the conference, as follows:
- “Sustainability of the Craft: Ithra Museum Methodology as a Model for Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Work”
- “The Power of Independence through Educating Unskilled Employees to Highly Skilled Professionals at Ithra Museum”
- “Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet”
Ithra is also showcasing its curatorial approach across art, craft, collections, as well as education, through three flagship projects:
- “Khoos”
- “In Praise of the Artisan”
- “Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet”
These projects reflect the center’s ability to bridge tangible cultural heritage with contemporary creative practices.
Ithra is also screening the short film ‘Sa’fa’ (A Frond) by Mahmoud Kaabour, offering a poetic exploration of palm-frond weaving in Al-Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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