The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has entered into a new partnership with Kingdom Schools to create the first educational facility with an identity inspired by traditional Saudi arts, scheduled to begin this October.
Wrth students will help integrate artistic elements into the school’s educational and administrative buildings, blending modern design with traditional art.
Kingdom Schools is known for its innovative curriculum and integrated educational environment. The school’s campus covers more than 130,000 square meters with eight buildings, serves around 3,000 students, and has graduated over 4,000 alumni.
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts is a Saudi governmental entity established in 2021 under the oversight of the Ministry of Culture, with honorary chairmanship by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Wrth has also significantly impacted education and culture by launching eight academic programs, including diplomas and master’s degrees, such as the master’s in digital heritage, the first of its kind in the Arab world.
The institute has offered over 400 short courses benefiting more than 5,600 students, conducted 1,000 workshops, and organized 350 community events inside and outside the Kingdom. Additionally, it has formed 58 local and international partnerships to promote traditional arts globally.
Royal Institute of Traditional Arts plays a vital role in training national talent, supporting traditional artists, often referred to as “living treasures”, and raising awareness of cultural heritage locally and globally. The institute offers a range of academic and vocational programs, including diplomas, short courses, and apprenticeships in fields such as traditional furniture design, performance costume design, and digital heritage. It also operates a key branch in Jeddah, focusing on heritage arts in the Historic Al Balad district.
