RIYADH: Forty-five young men and women have joined the Heritage Commission’s 12-month training program at The Artisans House in Al-Ramis Center in Qatif.

The scheme aims to help preserve heritage and empower young people to work in traditional crafts and handicrafts, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Ibrahim Alsghan, regional manager of the Heritage Commission in the Eastern Province, said the courses focused on preserving cultural wealth, presenting ancient and modern handicrafts and developing skills.

The Artisans House specializes in wooden products, fishing nets and traditional Naqda embroidery, using gold and silver, on traditional costumes.