Related Activities

1. The International Exhibition on Tourism & Handicrafts of the Islamic World

     To be organized in the form of an artisan village that will include products and items form various countries including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the host country. The objective of this market is mainly to inform visitors and participants on the special promotion aimed at handicrafts in these countries that contribute in stimulating tourism and commerce among member countries of this Conference, also to provide opportunities for all private sector establishments specialized in marketing handicrafts and participants in this Bazaar to trade and forge commercial deals benefiting both producers and consumers. Note that each company will bare the expenses for participation, while benefiting from discounts in accommodation provided by partner hotels In addition to transport and installation fees for their products to be displayed at selected interaction points in the Bazaar. Undoubtedly these promotions will attract international bodies and the private sector in the fields of design, architecture and culture to keep in touch on this matter, this will include artisans performing their work as if they were home, and where visitors can get to know participating handicrafts from all countries, this also involves positive exchanges between artisans in the field of experiences, design, raw materials, and aesthetics …etc. that will attract visitors and tourism delegations to get to know the various types of traditional ornamentation, gold leafing, and binding of the Holly Qur'an, and the art of EBRO and hand made Paper, architectural mashrabiias and stained glass, ceramics and pottery, silver and metal works, carving, embroidery, traditional gowns, tapestries and other fields that expresses high level contribution of the Islamic culture throughout the ages.

 2. Master piece & Traditional Handicrafts of the Islamic World Exhibition

     Every participating country is to submit some of its exceptional and distinguished handicrafts to be displayed in a special exhibition on the cultural heritage of the Islamic World, the displayed item should be properly described and detailed in drawings, while describing techniques used in production, materials, colors, and all necessary information. An opportunity for the participation of private collectors is allowed through the display of selected items from their collections.

 3. Publications on Handicrafts in the Islamic World Exhibition:

     All Member states of OIC are invited to participate in the Exhibition by sending copies of books, catalogues, albums, documentaries published in the field of traditional industries in their respective countries, in addition to any film slides, posters, pictures, or brochures are to be displayed in the participating countries' stand. These publications will form the nuclei for the establishment of a specialized library on all materials published in the field of traditional industries in the Islamic World,

4. International Award for Creativity in Crafts for artisan innovators of the Islamic World:

      This award is aimed at encouraging innovation among artisans to motivate competitiveness to revive creativity in this field which distinguishes us from other societies and which we cherish. This will be done through awarding a prize for outstanding artisans, to facilitate creative thinking among the artisans of the Islamic World, to motivate them in establishing links and circulating innovation to ensures the continuous contribution of this vital sector, and for being a cultural, economic, tourism, and heritage resource for member countries. The award also aims at presenting the works of outstanding artisans from various regions, establishing links between artisans of member countries which will help getting acquainted with each other's skills and experiences.