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AMAALA<\/a><\/strong> is partnering with the Diriyah Art Biennale<\/a><\/strong>, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the Kingdom\u2019s growing arts and culture ecosystem and championing both local and international creative talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the partnership, AMAALA sponsored a private lunch during the Biennale\u2019s pre-opening, bringing together invited guests from the arts, culture and media communities ahead of the Biennale\u2019s official launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of the evening was a live, multi-disciplinary performance commissioned and presented by AMAALA exclusively for attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in sound, poetry and movement, \u201cSounds of the Red Sea\u201d drew inspiration from the cultural heritage of the Northern Red Sea region, a landscape shaped by generations of movement between coast, mountains and inland routes, where songs, rhythms and oral traditions travelled alongside communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending mawwal, sound art, poetry and the traditional Al-Refaihy dance, native to the region, the piece reinterpreted these forms through a contemporary lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining live vocals, electronic composition, spoken word and movement, the performance unfolded as an immersive sonic journey, inviting audiences to pause, listen and reflect. Rooted in heritage yet forward-looking in its expression, the work embodied AMAALA\u2019s approach to cultural engagement \u2014 grounded in authenticity, interpreted through modern creativity, and experienced as a shared moment of renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commissioned ensemble brought together a cross-disciplinary group of regional and international artists, underscoring AMAALA\u2019s commitment to nurturing diverse voices and fostering meaningful collaboration across creative fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented to an audience of invited guests, the performance reflected AMAALA\u2019s approach to cultural engagement, grounded in heritage, interpreted through a contemporary lens, and experienced as a shared moment of listening and reflection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held at the JAX District in Diriyah, the third edition of the Biennale, titled In Interludes and Transitions, runs from 30 January to May 2026 and features more than 65 artists exploring themes of migration and transformation..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its continued partnership with the Biennale and similar cultural initiatives, AMAALA continues to support platforms that contribute to Saudi Arabia\u2019s evolving creative landscape, positioning arts and culture as integral to the destination\u2019s identity and future guest experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMAALA is partnering with the Diriyah Art Biennale, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the Kingdom\u2019s growing arts and culture ecosystem and championing both local and international creative talent. 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