The 9th edition of the “In the Shade of the Palm Trees” plastic arts exhibition has been officially inaugurated by Dr. Amina Al-Marzouqi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and Dr. Salama Al-Rahoomi, Dean of Student Affairs-Women. The three-day event offers a thrilling variety of art and cultural exhibitions, workshops, competitions, and activities including the free drawing competition and a live painting exhibit by artist Lujain Erfan. The exhibition aims to nurture and showcase female students’ talents in design, painting, photography, and handicrafts, while developing their artistic skills and self-confidence.

One of the highlights is “A Journey of Color”; a professional art exhibition featuring works by renowned artists such as Mona Alkhajah, Kholoud Aljabri, Dr. Mona Belfaqih, Huda aldhahori, Rashid Almullah, and Nasir bu Afraa. In addition, the event features a student art exhibition, Creations on the Road, that showcases student works in an interactive and culturally vibrant atmosphere. One popular event in the student exhibition has been a live artwork created by Fadhilah Hamed, who produced a collage and printmaking piece before an engaged audience.