Fashion designers set to sparkle in Saudi Heritage Revival contest

The Reviving Saudi Heritage competition is being organized by the Saudi Fashion Commission. (@FashionMOC)
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Updated 30 July 2024
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Fashion designers set to sparkle in Saudi Heritage Revival contest

  • Entrants will be tasked with creating unique and sustainable designs that celebrate the nation’s culture

JEDDAH: Designers from across the Kingdom are being invited to take part in the Reviving Saudi Heritage competition organized by the Saudi Fashion Commission.

Under the theme “Saudi Architecture Through the Ages,” entrants will be tasked with creating unique and sustainable designs that celebrate the nation’s culture, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The pieces must also incorporate Swarovski crystals, a kind of simulated diamond, and experts from the company will hold workshops and one-on-one sessions with the designers.

Anyone interested in entering the competition, which is being held in collaboration with the 100 Saudi Brands program, has until Aug. 10 to submit their application and the winning designs will be announced on Sept. 25.

The winner will receive a training opportunity at the Hanouf Fashion House in Jeddah.

Applications can be made via the Fashion Commission’s social media accounts: @FashionMOC, @fashionmoc and @Sa100brands_official.


Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

Updated 14 February 2026
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Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.

Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.

The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.