About Namarah
Experience Saudi Arabia’s vibrant art revival, inspired by heritage and a new vision.
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Our Story
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Since the launch of Vision 2030, the nation has been moving toward a more open, diversified society rooted in its rich culture and strategic strengths.
Amid this shift, Saudi artists are shaping a new contemporary arts movement grounded in heritage and national identity.
NAMARAH aims to be the heart of this cultural renaissance — a home for artists, a platform to showcase their work, and a pioneer in reimagining art experiences. Beyond exhibitions, we seek to foster public appreciation of art, its global history, and its role in society.
Our vision is to position NAMARAH as the leading hub for contemporary Arab art, both in Saudi Arabia and globally — celebrating creativity, educating communities, and sharing our artistic voice with the world.
Our Services
Galleries & Exhibitions
Art galleries, events, exhibitions, auctions, and online sales
Classes & Workshops
Workshops, classes, seminars, and community programs
Social Responsibility & Consultancy
Corporate social responsibility and art management consultancy
Digital Content
Digital platforms: website, social media, podcasts, webinars, blogs, and forums
Renting Art Spaces
Art Programs for Schools & Universities
Diwaniyat NAMARAH
Cultural Festivals & Fundraising Events
NAMARAH’S CREATIVES
Nermine Arkubi
Founder and CEO
Abdulhameed Elfeky
Co-Founder, Artist
Nashwa Zainalabdeen
Manager
Sara Subki
Manager
Ghassan Nassef
ManagerNamarah
What is Namarah Inscription
The NAMARAH inscription is one of the oldest and most important Arabic inscriptions ever found.
Discovered on a tombstone dating back to 328 AD, it marks the grave of Imru’-Al Qays ibn ‘Amr, a king of the Lakhmid Arabs. Carved deep into stone, in early Arabic script, it stands a bridge between ancient civilizations and birth of the Arabic language and identity.
Namarah is the place where the stone was found – a quiet desert land that witnessed the cry of a people refusing to be forgotten. It represents strength, legacy, pride and the profound human longing to leave a mark that time cannot erase.
The inscription does not merely record a death; it proclaims a life, a kingdom, a memory that even the endless winds of the desert could not sweep away. The Namara inscription is not just ancient words carved in stone – it is a voice from forgotten time, a whisper carried across centuries.
It stands as a symbol of endurance, pride, and the eternal human need to be remembered. Each letter, weathered by time yet still powerful, speaks of a legacy that defies oblivion – an echo of identity, honor, and the profound beauty of existence itself. It reminds us that even as sands shift and empires fall, the truth of who we are, when carved with heart, will outlast the ages. It is a testament that names, dreams and stories engraved with passion can never truly fade.
The Namara stone is not merely history – it is living proof that meaning, once born, is eternal.