International Workshop Kicks Off in Diriyah: Promoting Awareness and Preservation of Industrial Heritage
The Heritage Commission began the International Workshop on Industrial Heritage in Diriyah, running from May 7-8.
The goal is to increase awareness of industrial heritage preservation and diversification.
Topics include global industrial heritage, the Kingdom's industrial heritage, and revitalization case studies.
Global experts like Tosh Warwick from the UK, Mitsuko Nishikawa from Japan, and Mirhan Damin will share their expertise.
Jasser Al-Harbash, CEO of the Heritage Commission, opened the workshop, highlighting the Kingdom's significant industrial heritage sites, particularly in mining.
During the workshop, several individuals were recognized for their contributions to the field of industrial heritage with plaques.
Honorees included Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Khalifa from Bahrain's Arab Regional Center for World Heritage, Amal Al-Harbi from the JAX district, and Dr. Massimo Preite from the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage.
The first session of the workshop offered an overview of international industrial heritage, with panelists discussing their experiences from Germany, Latin America, and the UK.
Marion Steiner, TICCIH's secretary-general, delivered a lecture emphasizing the importance of a global perspective on industrial heritage for fostering understanding and peace-building.
Steiner and Oglethorpe spoke to Arab News about the importance of understanding industrial heritage.
Steiner emphasized the role of events like the Saudi Heritage Commission workshop in fostering cross-cultural connections through history.
Oglethorpe, president of TICCIH, defined industrial heritage as encompassing various sectors, including agriculture, mining, oil and gas, heavy industries, and water desalination.
Industrial heritage includes not only physical sites and structures but also documentation, history, know-how, work organization, and social and cultural legacies.
The Kingdom held a workshop with Virtual Reality (VR) stations showcasing its industrial heritage sites, including oil and gas projects like the Tapline from the 1950s oil boom.
The event aimed to proactively document industrial heritage and invited experts to share knowledge, exchange insights, and debate preservation strategies.
Topics include global industrial heritage, the Kingdom's industrial heritage, and revitalization case studies.
Global experts like Tosh Warwick from the UK, Mitsuko Nishikawa from Japan, and Mirhan Damin will share their expertise.
Jasser Al-Harbash, CEO of the Heritage Commission, opened the workshop, highlighting the Kingdom's significant industrial heritage sites, particularly in mining.
During the workshop, several individuals were recognized for their contributions to the field of industrial heritage with plaques.
Honorees included Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Khalifa from Bahrain's Arab Regional Center for World Heritage, Amal Al-Harbi from the JAX district, and Dr. Massimo Preite from the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage.
The first session of the workshop offered an overview of international industrial heritage, with panelists discussing their experiences from Germany, Latin America, and the UK.
Marion Steiner, TICCIH's secretary-general, delivered a lecture emphasizing the importance of a global perspective on industrial heritage for fostering understanding and peace-building.
Steiner and Oglethorpe spoke to Arab News about the importance of understanding industrial heritage.
Steiner emphasized the role of events like the Saudi Heritage Commission workshop in fostering cross-cultural connections through history.
Oglethorpe, president of TICCIH, defined industrial heritage as encompassing various sectors, including agriculture, mining, oil and gas, heavy industries, and water desalination.
Industrial heritage includes not only physical sites and structures but also documentation, history, know-how, work organization, and social and cultural legacies.
The Kingdom held a workshop with Virtual Reality (VR) stations showcasing its industrial heritage sites, including oil and gas projects like the Tapline from the 1950s oil boom.
The event aimed to proactively document industrial heritage and invited experts to share knowledge, exchange insights, and debate preservation strategies.
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