Madrasat Addeera Empowers AlUla Youth Through Traditional Crafts

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate offers specialized training programs and workshops to develop the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts, preserving cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary life.
 The school focuses on empowering girls, teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern ways that create sustainable and creative opportunities.
 Throughout the year, the school contributes to the cultural vibrancy of the governorate by taking part in festivals and exhibitions. Through its workshops, visitors can explore traditional industries such as pottery, weaving, carpets, and natural products.
 Madrasat Addeera's programs go beyond training, transforming craft skills into sustainable income, with handcrafted items sold locally and online, all entirely Saudi-made and inspired by AlUla’s culture and environment.
 Since its establishment as the first girls’ school in AlUla and as the region’s first center for arts and design, the school has become a hub for nurturing talent, rediscovering heritage crafts, and attracting both local and global expertise.