Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program

Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program
The 10th edition of the Masaha Residency program will be organized in collaboration with Banque Saudi Fransi. (SPA)
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Updated 10 September 2025
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Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program

Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program
  • Under the theme “At the Edge of Knowing,” the initiative provides a dynamic space for creative experimentation and interdisciplinary artistic exchange

RIYADH: Misk Art Institute, a subsidiary of Misk Foundation, has announced the 10th edition of the Masaha Residency program, which runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 11, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Under the theme “At the Edge of Knowing,” the initiative provides a dynamic space for creative experimentation and interdisciplinary artistic exchange.

Focusing on diverse knowledge systems and cultural narratives, the residency supports artists exploring alternative perspectives, engaging with layered truths, and contributing to new narratives rooted in contemporary experience.

Reem Al-Sultan, the institute’s CEO, said: “By nurturing creative artists and cultivating space for exploration and dialogue, we empower the next generation and support the Kingdom’s vision of a vibrant, culturally engaged society.”

Spanning 13 weeks, the program offers studios, weekly mentorship, critique sessions, workshops, studio visits, and opportunities for audience engagement.

As one of Misk Art Institute’s flagship programs, Masaha Residency nurtures the contemporary art ecosystem, fosters experimentation, and builds sustainable artistic networks locally and regionally.

Since its inception, the residency has supported more than 100 artists, providing space for research, critical inquiry, and sustained creative practice.

Previous editions explored themes such as technology, storytelling, and collective memory, the SPA reported.

Organized in collaboration with Banque Saudi Fransi, the 10th edition invites artists to examine boundaries, truth and hidden narratives, contributing to the evolution of local and regional art scenes.


Saudi scouts win youth award for agricultural app

Saudi scouts win youth award for agricultural app
Updated 11 November 2025
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Saudi scouts win youth award for agricultural app

Saudi scouts win youth award for agricultural app
  • Al-Harbi will be honored at the closing ceremony of the sixth Arab Scout Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 13, highlighting the importance of innovation in the scout movement and advancing sustainable development goals

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association won the Arab Scout Youth Award for its innovative project, “Plant and Play.”

The association ranked among the top five youth initiatives in the second competition organized by the Arab Scout Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Presented by Scout Shahd Al-Harbi, “Plant and Play” is a digital educational app that fosters a love of agriculture through interactive learning.

It guides users step by step in planting and caring for plants while providing games and activities that encourage creativity and discovery.

The project promotes environmental conservation, teaching children eco-friendly habits such as recycling plastic bottles and cardboard boxes to create planters.

It aims to raise a generation that values food, understands agriculture’s role in food security, and cares for the environment.

The app also introduces basic agricultural concepts while promoting responsibility, patience, generosity, observation, and critical thinking skills.

Al-Harbi will be honored at the closing ceremony of the sixth Arab Scout Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 13, highlighting the importance of innovation in the scout movement and advancing sustainable development goals.