The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts is an independent governmental entity, chaired on an honorary basis by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It provides quality education and training in traditional arts and supports their advancement.

Education and National Capabilities

• Provides education and training services in traditional arts.
• Encourages and strengthens national capabilities in these fields.
• Encourages those interested in traditional arts to learn, master, and develop them.

Preserving Traditional Arts

• Fosters appreciation of living treasures and distinguished capabilities in traditional arts.
• Contributes to safeguarding national assets in traditional arts and preserving their authenticity.
• Raises awareness of traditional arts and strengthens their visibility locally and internationally.

Saudi Culture and Vision 2030

In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Institute seeks to represent the culture of Saudi Arabia by sharing its artistic history, the stories of traditional artworks, and the stories of artists.