Historic Jeddah has strengthened its position as a leading cultural destination by repurposing its heritage buildings to host diverse cultural initiatives and programs, contributing to the revival of the urban fabric and giving historical sites new roles that combine preserving their value with enhancing their sustainability.

Organizers explained that Al-Sharbatly Cultural House, in cooperation with 'Wasl' and the Saudi Center for Philosophy and Ethics, is hosting the 'Debate Camp 2026,' a step that reflects the utilization of historical buildings to host specialized knowledge programs that contribute to developing critical thinking skills, argument building, and dialogue management within a practical and training environment.

Details of the Debate Camp and Cultural Workshops

The organizers pointed out that the camp will be held from July 15 to August 12, 2026, twice a week, and includes training workshops, debate rounds, and dialogue meetings within a competitive environment simulating international championships, under the supervision of specialists, allowing participants to develop skills in building and refuting arguments and managing differences with awareness and responsibility.

In the same context, these initiatives contribute to expanding the cultural presence of Historic Jeddah by investing heritage buildings to host specialized events, programs, and workshops, enhancing the cultural movement within the historical area, attracting creatives and interested parties, and transforming these sites into spaces for creativity, learning, and community interaction.

Reviving Buildings and Supporting Cultural Heritage

The organizing bodies added that the diverse cultural initiatives have contributed to revitalizing a number of historical buildings, providing supportive environments for craftsmen and creatives, and organizing events that enrich the cultural scene, enhancing the community's connection to the place and supporting the continuity of cultural heritage.

It is worth noting that the approach in Historic Jeddah emphasizes that preserving heritage buildings is not limited to restoration work but extends to their cultural and knowledge repurposing, preserving their identity, making them an active part of daily life, and enhancing their status as a sustainable cultural destination.