AMAALA partners with Diriyah Art Biennale to champion creative talent

 

AMAALA partners with Diriyah Art Biennale to champion creative talent

AMAALA has strengthened its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s growing cultural landscape through a partnership with the Diriyah Art Biennale, championing both local and international creative talent.

As part of its sponsorship, AMAALA hosted a private luncheon during the Biennale’s pre-opening programme, welcoming leading figures from the arts, culture, and media communities ahead of the official launch.

A commissioned celebration of Red Sea heritage

The centrepiece of the evening was an exclusive, multi-disciplinary performance commissioned by AMAALA titled Sounds of the Red Sea.

 

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Blending sound, poetry, and movement, the performance drew inspiration from the Northern Red Sea’s cultural heritage — a region historically shaped by journeys between coastlines, mountains, and inland trade routes, where music and oral traditions travelled with communities. The piece fused mawwal, contemporary sound art, spoken word, and the traditional Al-Refaihy dance, reinterpreting these forms through a modern artistic lens.

Live vocals intertwined with electronic composition and choreographed movement to create an immersive sonic experience, encouraging guests to pause, listen, and reflect. Rooted in tradition yet forward-looking in execution, the work reflected AMAALA’s broader cultural philosophy: authentic foundations expressed through contemporary creativity.

The commissioned ensemble brought together regional and international artists from multiple disciplines, underscoring AMAALA’s dedication to nurturing diverse voices and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.

Culture at the heart of destination identity

Held at the JAX District in Diriyah, the Biennale’s third edition — titled In Interludes and Transitions — runs from 30 January to May 2026 and features more than 65 artists exploring themes of migration and transformation.

 

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Through initiatives such as this partnership, AMAALA continues to position arts and culture as central to its identity, supporting platforms that contribute to the Kingdom’s evolving creative ecosystem while shaping a distinctive and culturally rich guest experience.

Source: Construction Week