Jeddah (GNP): A joint Saudi-Pakistani visual arts exhibition titled “Wahid” (One) has opened at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah. It brings together more than 60 artists from both countries to celebrate their shared cultural heritage and artistic diversity.
The exhibition runs from November 12 to 14 under the theme “One Spirit, Shared Heritage, Diverse Expressions.” That theme shapes the event as a platform for cultural exchange and collaboration between artists from the two nations.
The program features a wide range of visual artworks and traditional Arabic calligraphy. Contributors include Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, and internationally acclaimed calligrapher Shafiq-uz-Zaman.
Officials from both sides used the occasion to stress what such events can achieve. Mohammed Al Subaih, Director of the Jeddah branch of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts, said exhibitions like this promote artistic achievement, bring creators closer to the public and enrich the local visual arts scene.
Abdulkhaleq Abdullah Al Zahrani, Director General of the Ministry of Media Branch in the Makkah region, pointed to the cultural dialogue behind the show. He said the showcase reflects the richness of both cultures and the beauty of the conversation between them, expressed through the universal language of art.
Pakistan’s Consul General in Jeddah, Mustafa Rabbani, tied that dialogue to the wider relationship between the two countries. He said the exhibition celebrates their shared heritage and artistic diversity while strengthening longstanding cultural and historical ties.
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The public has responded in kind. Families, students and art enthusiasts can attend through prior registration, and the three-day event has drawn considerable interest.
The opening ceremony was attended by Saudi intellectuals, business leaders and members of the Pakistani community, which gave the launch a broad audience from both sides.
Wahid forms part of wider efforts to deepen cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. It also highlights how visual arts can promote intercultural dialogue, build mutual understanding and open new opportunities for cultural and artistic cooperation.
Rabbani said the exhibition celebrates the two countries’ shared heritage and artistic diversity.
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