Conference Calendar
Monday, 15th Shawal/ 06 November
Arrival of Delegates 09.00
Registration at Qasr Al-Riyadh Hotel, Riyadh. 15.00
Preparatory Meeting for the Deciding Committee on the international Prize for Inventions in Handcraft Works. 16.00
 
Tuesday, 16th Shawal/ 07 November
Arrival of the Ceremony Patron. 18.25
Inaugural Ceremony at King Abdulaziz Historical Center (Museum Hall and Adjacent Yards), 18.30
Tour of the Exhibitions of Masterpieces, Publications, Craftsmen Works, and the Bazaar, 19.00
Inaugural Ceremony of the Lectures, King Abdul–Aziz Hall, 19.30
Opening with Recitation from the Holy Qur’an, 19.35
Speech by HRH Prince Sultan Ibn Salman, Secretary General, Supreme Commission for Tourism in behalf of Host Country. 19.40
Speech by Prof. Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, OIC Secretary General 20.00
Speech by Dr. Halit Eren, IRCICA General Manager . 20.10
Closing Ceremony and Isha Prayer. 20.20
 
Wednesday, 17th Shawal/ 08 November, Conferences Hall, King Abdul-Aziz Center, Riyadh,
Introducing participants 09.00
First Session: Globalization and Role of Media in Raising Awareness
Chairman: Abdulaziz Ben Salamah,
Rapporteur: Fahad Al Hussein,
09.10
Massoud Daher
Handicrafts and Associated Values in Coping with Globalization Culture and Advanced Technology.
09.15
Mey K. Abdullah
Role of Media in Community Awareness of Crafts, Traditional Industries and Tourism Sector.
09.30
Abdullah al-Ghazi
Improving Traditional Handicrafts in Light of Globalization and the Important Role of the Media.
09.45
Khaled Azab
Media Role in Promoting Traditional Crafts in the Islamic World
10.00
Discussion 10.15
Break 10.45
Second Session: Cultural Interaction between Tourism and Handicrafts
Chairman: Abdul-Muhsin Al Hiji
Rapporteur: Fahad Al Hawas
11.00
Jasleen Dhamija
Development and Creativity in Handicrafts and Their Links with Tourism,
11.05
Ali Al-Ghaban
National Strategy for Development of Handicrafts and Traditional Industries in Saudi Arabia,
11.20
Asad Arabi
Luminous Industries in the Urban Islamic Handicrafts and Revival of Cultural Tourism,
11.35
Omar Ibn Abdullah
Interaction of Traditional Handicrafts and Tourism at the Cultural, Heritage and Economic Levels: FEZ City as an Example,
11.50
Jaouida Gastli
Interaction between Tourism and Traditional Industries in Tunisia,
12.05
Discussion 12.20
Al-Zuhur Prayer followed by lunch break. 12.50
Third Session: Craft Villages and Tourism Activation
Chairman: Asaad Arabi
Rapporteur: Hussein Abualhassan,
17.30
H. Akira Ueda
Tourism Development Through Revival of Handicraft in Mishima Town of Japan - Indigenous Development Experience in Japan Applicable in the Islamic Countries.
17.35
Nazeih Maarouf
Role of Crafts in Activating Tourism Sector in the Muslim World: Craft Villages as a New Attraction Sites for Tourist Groups.
17.50
Fathya Barouni
Traditional Industries in Tunisia: turned from a weak stand to adevelopment factor
18.05
Maqbool Siraj
Promoting Tourism and Islamic Handicrafts in India,
18.20
Muna al-Breik
Crafts and Community Efforts in Assir
18.35
Discussion 18.50
Return to hotel – Time for dinner. 19.05
 
Thursday 18th Shawal/09th November
Fourth Session: Importance of Handicrafts for Tourism, Social, Economic and Cultural Activities
Chairman: Omar Ibn Abdullah
Rapporteur: Saeed Al Qahtani,
09.00
Salma Majdalani
Traditional Industries Status in Palestine and Their Links with Tourism Sector,
09.05
Mukhtabar Mirjalova
Tourism and Applied Art in Uzbekistan
09.20
Abeer Al-Sa’eidi
Artistic and Functional Values of Craft Products,
09.35
Naser Al-Harthi
Crafts and Traditional Industries in Makka Al-Mukarama: Culture and Tourism.
09.50
Discussion 10.05
Break 10.35
Fifth Session: Handicrafts and Architectural Heritage
Chairman: Zaher Othman
Rapporteur: Muhsen Al Qarni,
10.50
Atillio Petruciolli
Learning from Arab Traditional Architectural Heritage
10.55
Mohamad al-Rifai
Crafts in Architectural Heritage: Artistic Inventions, Culture and Economic Wealth.
11.10
Fahd al-Hawas
Restoration, Preservation and Utilization of Architectural Heritage Buildings as Museums and for Displaying Craft Products (Al-Qashla Historical Palace as an Example),
11.25
Mohamad Idris
Role of Crafts in Preserving the Architectural Identity and Qualification of Archeological Sites,
11.40
Discussion 11.55
Zuhur Prayer followed by lunch break. 12.10
Session: Protection and Preservation of Arts and Crafts
Chairman: Halit Eren
Rapporteur: Abdullah Al Suod
17.30
G. V.-Suleymanova
Tatar traditional handicrafts: Experience and Development Impacts,
17.35
Sapara Mambetova
Revival of Tysh Traditional Handicraft Subject to Extinction in Kyrgyz,
17.50
Mohamed AHmeyadad
Traditional Industries in Mauritania: Present and Future Prospects,
18.05
Asya Shiraliyeva
Traditional Handicrafts in Azerbaijan
18.20
Discussion 18.35
A break for Isha Pray, then participants will be transported to Al Azariya for a special dinner. 19.05
 
Friday 19th Shawal/10 November,
Seventh Session: Textiles and Quality: Creating New Ornate Designs
Chairman: Hikmet Barutcugil
Rapporteur: May Abdullah
17.30
Altaf al-Sabah
Traditional Weavings in Kuwait: symbols and meanings
17.35
Widad Qawar
Diverse Uses of Our Traditional Costumes in Public Life,
17.50
Samy Abdel Baqi
Role of Aesthetical and Design Awareness to Develop Traditional Industries of Rugs and Carpets,
18.05
Suheila al-Yamani
Revival and Reuse of Textile Crafts in a Creative Manner Through Small Business Projects,
18.20
Khadija Kashkari , Ranya Khokeir, Sadiya Amar
Computer and Quality in Creating New Ornamental Designs: Traditional Costumes of Harb Tribe,
18.35
Discussion 18.50
End of session and return to the hotel for dinner. 19.20
 
Saturday 20th Sahwal/11 November,
Eighth Session: Ceramic, Paper Decoration Arts (Ebru) and Bookbinding
Chairman: Massoud Daher
Rapporteur: Ali al-Anbar
09.00
Sitare T. Bakir
Traditional Tiles and Ceramics of Turkey,
09.05
Hikmet Barutcugil
Painting on Water Surface,
09.20
Cazim Hadzimejlic
The History of Bookbinding.
09.35
Discussion 09.50
Break 10.20
Ninth Session: Education, Research and Documentation
Chairman: Abdullah al-Wshail
Rapporteur: Abdullah Al-Shayeb
10.35
Sabah Husain
Traditional Crafts: Education, Research and Documentation,
10.40
Tahir Habibov
Present Issues and Problems of Encountering Crafts Development in Tajikistan,
10.55
Fahad al-Hussein
Documenting Handicrafts and Traditional Industries and its Importance for Tourism Development Programs and Cultural Heritage Management,
11.10
Nabil A. Munsir
Inventory and Documentation of Yemeni Traditional Handicrafts,
11.25
Discussion 11.40
Zuhur Prayer followed by lunch break. 12.00
Tenth Session: Patronage and Efforts by Government
Chairman: Atillio Petruciolli
Rapporteur: Ali al-Khushaiban
17.30
Naoto Suzuki
Effective Tourism Development through Traditional Craft Promotion - Japanese Experience,
17.35
Faika Uwaida
Government Patronage and Efforts in Activating Tourism and Developing Traditional Industries,
17.50
Othman Yatim
Preservation of Traditional Crafts for Tourism and National Development,
18.05
Abdullah al-Shayib
Craft Training Centers: Role and Difficulties,
18.20
Khaled Mubarak, Ali Al-Mahdi
Training Courses for National Traditional Industries:
18.35
Achmat Soni
Status of Traditional Handicraft and Tourism in South Africa,
18.50
Ahmad al-Sayegh
Traditional Crafts in Qatar,
19.05
Discussion 19.20
End of the session and return to the hotel. 19.40
 
Sunday 21 Shawal/12 November,
Eleventh Session: Investment and Marketing Opportunities in Tourism and Handicrafts
Chairman: Mohamad Bu Said
Rapporteur: Hamad al-Smaeel,
09.00
Safeya Husain
Subjective Studies for Defining Competition and Market Trends,
09.05
Saeed Al-Qahtani
Importance of Investment in Crafts and Traditional Industries,
09.20
Samina Khan
Crafts of Pakistan,
09.35
Mohammad Mubarak
Interactive Marketing Relations between Tourism and Handicrafts,
09.50
Discussion 10.05
Break 10.35
 
Twelfth Session: Heritage Identity and Cultural Tourism
Chairman: Naoto Suzuki
Rapporteur: Hamad Al al-Sheikh
10.50
Nadjet Aroua
Role of the Traditional Handicrafts in Algerian Tourism Sector,
10.55
Zekrioui Mohamed
Mission of the Traditional Industries in the Islamic World and Activating its Role for Exchange and Communications between the People all over the World.
11.10
Elvira B. Ali
Islamic Cultural Identity of Crimean Tatar People as Heritage Tourism Resource.
11.25
Leyla Al-Bassam
Traditional Beads “Kharaz” Products in Saudi Arabia,
11.40
A. H. Haji Pour
Need for Modernizing Tourism Development
11.55
Abdul Bast Mirghani, Yposif Al-Shagdali
Revival and Activation of Handicrafts for Social Economic and Cultural Purposes in Hael Region in K. S. A
12.10
Discussion 12.25
End of the session. 12.55
Thirteenth Session: Crafts of the Muslim World
Chairman: Othman Yatim
Rapporteur: Ali al-Mughnam
17.30
Tahar Amiyar
Importance of the Traditional Industries in Morocco,
17.35
Ahmed A. Mursee
Traditional Handicrafts in Egypt: Present Status and Future Prospects,
17.50
Mohamed Zenhom
Develop and Use of Handcrafts in the Arab Architecture of Tourism Attraction Patterns.
18.05
Ali Hassan Folaz
Role of Handicrafts in Developing Industry and National Economy in Bahrain
18.20
Mohamed Al Sharida
Tourism and Traditional Industries in Jordon
18.35
Ahmed J. Al Saiyegh
Traditional Handicrafts in Qatar
18.50
Discussion 19.10
End of session and return to hotel. 19.20
 
Monday 22 Shawal/13 November,
Tour visits in the city of Riyadh – Al-Dareya, National Museum, Darat King Abdulaziz, Al-Masmak, and al-Murabah Palace. 09.00
Return to the hotel 12.00
Crafts Prize and Official Closing ceremony
Awarding Prizes for the Creative Craftsmen.
17.30
Presentation of the Conference Report 18.30
Speech by representatives of participating delegations and organizations 19.00
African Group 19.05
Arab Group 19.10
Asian Group 19.15
International Organizations 19.20
Participants 19.25
Director General, IRCICA 19.30
Speech by HRH Prince Sultan Ibn Salman 19.40
Closing of the Conference with recitation from the Holly Qur’an 19.55
Farewell Dinner 20.00
 
Tuesday, 23rd Shawal/14 November
Departure of participants