RIYADH: Alf Hewar, which means “a thousand dialogues,” was launched in Riyadh on Monday night with the aim of inspiring Saudi youth and creating a positive impact on society.
It is the latest initiative from Alf Khair, a social enterprise founded in 2013 by Princess Reema bint Bandar.
Abeer Al-Fouti, chief operating officer at Alf Khair, said Alf Hewar will be a forum where local and international entrepreneurs are brought together to inspire others.
“Our latest initiative Alf Hewar... is aimed at inspiring a generation through dialogue,” she said.
Each speaker invited to the forum will share with the audience their personal story, struggles and accomplishments.
The first topic of discussion was on apps and design, featuring two successful developers, the Saudi-based Nadeem Bakhsh and Sebastian Stricker from Germany.
Bakhsh established the UXBERT Usability Lab in 2013 with the goal of building a one-of-a-kind digital research, design and engineering team. Its clients now include Saudi Telecom Co. (STC), Aramco and Accenture.
Stricker is the founder of ShareTheMeal, a crowdfunding app to fight global hunger through the UN World Food Program. With a tap of their smartphones users can donate $0.50, the global average cost of feeding one person for one day.
This was the first of four Alf Hewar talks taking place in 2017. Future talks will be held on concepts in the food and beverage industry, the role of sport in shaping the economy and society, and film in Saudi Arabia.
Alf Hewar initiative launched to inspire Saudi youth
Alf Hewar initiative launched to inspire Saudi youth
National Museum launches events to celebrate Saudi Founding Day and Ramadan
RIYADH: The National Museum at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh has launched a series of events to celebrate the Founding Day on Feb. 22 and mark the holy month of Ramadan that began on Wednesday.
The program will run daily, starting from Feb. 19 and will continue to March 6. The program will start everyday at 10:00 p.m. and continue until 1:00 a.m., the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Combining the richness of heritage with interactive experiences, the program features exhibits inspired by the past, engaging storytelling, culinary experiences and activities tailored for different age groups.
The programs are scheduled around two main themes: Founding Day events from Feb. 19 to 22, focusing on reviving the legacy of the first Saudi state and highlighting the values that have shaped the Kingdom’s identity over the past three centuries; and Ramadan events from Feb. 19 to March 6, recreating the spirit of the holy month through cultural programs that foster social interaction and celebrate authentic heritage.
The series of events underscores the National Museum’s commitment to celebrating cultural heritage while fostering national pride and community values.
Saudi Founding Day is a national anniversary that commemorates the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727 by Imam Mohammed bin Saud.
King Salman designated this day as an official annual holiday starting in 2022, to fall on Feb. 22 each year.
As Feb. 22 approaches, the Kingdom prepares to turn its streets into vibrant arenas marking one of the most important milestones in its history.
