The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and Namaa Almunawara have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the institute's headquarters in Riyadh.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of supporting traditional arts, developing the creative economy, and preserving the national cultural heritage, particularly as this year marks The Year of Handicrafts.

Areas of cooperation include developing human capacity through implementing training programs and workshops, providing consulting, and designing and arbitrating specialized programs.

The MoU also supports the handicrafts sector by launching entrepreneurial initiatives, developing craft products, and enabling emerging talents, in addition to organizing local and international events and exhibitions, and developing community initiatives related to traditional arts.