The aesthetic sculptures at roundabouts and squares in the Qassim Region add a distinctive character to the urban landscape, as they are no longer limited to organizing traffic but have become visual landmarks that reflect the cultural and heritage identity of the region and document an aspect of its history and urban transformations.

Spokesperson for the Qassim Region Municipality, Naif Al-Nufai'i, explained that the municipality distributes aesthetic sculptures at roundabouts, squares, and main roads according to planning foundations that take into account aesthetic and functional aspects. He added that the designs of these sculptures are inspired by the environmental and cultural characteristics of the region, reflecting its local identity and contributing to enhancing the quality of the visual landscape and increasing the attractiveness of public spaces.

Symbols inspired by local heritage

Al-Nufai'i pointed out the municipality's keenness to draw inspiration from elements that reflect the region's distinctiveness, history, and economic and cultural assets, while taking into account engineering and aesthetic aspects. He also indicated that the municipality pays attention to old sculptures by preserving and rehabilitating them due to their historical and symbolic value associated with the community's memory.

In the same context, the aesthetic sculptures in the city of Buraydah reflect the region's natural and economic resources, as their designs are inspired by palm trees and dates. Among the most prominent are the 'Date Cluster' sculpture, symbolizing abundance and quality of production, the 'Palm Tree' sculpture representing agricultural identity symbols, and the 'Camels' sculpture evoking the history of commercial caravans.

Prominent landmarks and social memory

It is worth noting that some old sculptures, such as the 'Al-Najr' sculpture, which stands in the center of Buraydah at a height of about 11 meters, still retain their place in the social memory, being over 30 years old and symbolizing the values of Arab generosity and hospitality. Al-Sada Square is also one of the oldest squares in the city and has been a prominent landmark for residents and visitors for decades.

In recent years, Buraydah has seen the implementation of modern sculptures, most notably the 'Hala' Square, which embodies the welcoming identity of the city and carries the slogan 'Hala Hum Hala', combining local identity with contemporary artistic styles.

The role of sculptures in development and quality of life

These sculptures fall within the initiatives of the Qassim Region Municipality to develop the urban landscape and improve the quality of public spaces by employing artistic and aesthetic elements to reflect the visual identity of the region. These works contribute to improving the quality of life and creating a more attractive and sustainable urban environment, in line with urban development goals and Saudi Vision 2030.