Madinah:Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region and Chairman of the Development Authority, inaugurated the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy in Madinah.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by His Highness the Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, along with senior officials and prominent cultural figures.
Following the ceremony, Prince Salman bin Sultan toured the center,
where he reviewed its facilities and artistic exhibitions and was briefed on its cultural content, achievements, and international recognitions. He also viewed rare collections and artworks highlighting the historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance of Arabic calligraphy.
In his address, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan stated that establishing the center in Madinah represents a major milestone in presenting Arabic calligraphy as a deeply rooted cultural value on a global scale. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the continued and strong support of the Crown Prince for the cultural sector.
Prince Badr noted that the center sends a clear message to the world about the richness, beauty, and prominent position of Arabic calligraphy within Arab and Islamic heritage, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving its cultural identity and promoting it internationally.
He added that the center embodies a clear vision to promote Arabic calligraphy as a universal form of expression connected to heritage, arts, architecture, and design. It further strengthens Saudi Arabia’s historic role in preserving and advancing this art form while providing a global platform for creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue.
The ceremony included a visual presentation outlining the center’s mission to develop calligraphers’ skills, support emerging talent, and invest in creative professionals. The center aims to serve calligraphers, visual artists, researchers of Islamic arts, educational and cultural institutions, and local and international audiences interested in arts and heritage.
The center’s strategy is built on five core pillars: knowledge and development, skills training, community engagement, business and opportunities, and innovation. These pillars are supported by specialized programs, including research and archiving units, educational programs, research scholarships, a permanent Arabic Calligraphy Museum, traveling exhibitions, an International Arabic Calligraphy Association, and a calligraphy-focused business incubator.
Through advanced initiatives such as artist residency programs, specialized workshops, curriculum development, and international educational partnerships, the center seeks to preserve cultural heritage and promote Arabic calligraphy globally as a living art that blends tradition with creativity.
