Saudi Heritage “A culture passed by people through generations” “Every stone carries the memory of a generation” “Preserving the places that made us who we are”
Become a memberThe Heritage
In Saudi Arabia
Leadership in preserving Saudi national heritage
Association’s achievements
About the society
Core values
Saudi Heritage Preservation society
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Vision
Our vision to be a leader in preserving and activating national heritage to be a source of community development and a global national showcase.
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Messages
The message is a national association concerned with preserving, managing, documenting, and activating national heritage as a tributary to sustainable development, through national capabilities, employing expertise according to international standards, and promoting strategic partnerships to achieve a local and global societal impact.
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The objectives
The objectives are to document and preserve Saudi heritage, empower those working in its field, enhance community awareness, and build local and international partnerships, in a way that contributes to protecting national identity and achieving sustainable development.
About the Society
Hours recorded
14,200
Oral history, poetry, and craft knowledge.
REGISTRATIONS
10000
A recorded hour for an audio library with local communities
Conducted
150+
Events & Participations
Preserving Saudi Heritage — A National Responsibility
The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society (SHPS) was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the community’s needs in preserving, safeguarding, and promoting the heritage of Saudi Arabia.
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Chosen by visionaries
International Accreditations
Saudi member of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage evaluation committee for the 2025-2029 term.
Saudi member of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage evaluation committee for the 2025-2029 term.
Saudi member of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage evaluation committee for the 2025-2029 term.
Achievements
A legacy preserved, by the numbers.
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Registration
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Heritage practitioner
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To implement
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Effectiveness and participation
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Element
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Registration
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Protected areas on the Man and the Biosphere Program
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First global culinary zone
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Registration
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Creative City registered with UNESCO
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Projects
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Project
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Visit
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Maintaining the Kingdom-wide reputation over the past five years
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Exclusion
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An element of intangible cultural heritage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Partnerships
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Activating partnerships with heritage stakeholders
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To implement
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A project with heritage stakeholders
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Stay
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Workshop and training course
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Filming
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Image of heritage
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Registration
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A recorded hour for an audio library with local communities
