Building on nearly 20 years of partnership and projects in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Palestine, Alwaleed Philanthropies “Global”, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal AlSaud, and Turquoise Mountain are reaffirming their collaboration with a new five-year programme.

The two organisations are formalising the extension of their collaboration at the launch event of a new exhibition, Weaving Poems, at Sotheby’s auction house in London.

The new programme, Connecting Artisans to Market: Taking the Power of Culture Forward, will support artisans to generate income opportunities, preserve traditional craftsmanship and drive cultural excellence and its transformational potential in the Arab world and globally.

The programme reflects the shared vision of the two organisations’ respective founders—His Majesty King Charles III and His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal AlSaud —that cultural heritage has the power to transform lives.

"The connection between culture, craftsmanship and the creative industries can be a vital driver of economic development, and this partnership is one of the best examples of that,” said Shoshana Stewart, President of Turquoise Mountain. “We are deeply proud of everything that Turquoise Mountain and Alwaleed Philanthropies have achieved together over the past 20 years, and we are delighted to extend our partnership for the next five.”

Henry Howard-Sneyd, Chairman of Asian Art, Europe and Americas at Sotheby’s, said: “We are honoured to present this inspiring collaboration between Turquoise Mountain and Alwaleed Philanthropies at Sotheby’s in London. Part of the second edition of HAFLA at Sotheby’s - a month-long summer programme that celebrates
London as a cultural melting pot for the arts and creativity - the Weaving Poems exhibition, alongside a curated programme of talks and artisan demonstrations, showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Afghan artisans and the region’s rich cultural legacy. This partnership highlights the vital role of art in fostering cross-cultural understanding and creating sustainable opportunities for artisan communities globally.”

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