Under the patronage of the President of Basra University, Prof. Dr. Saad Shaheen Hammadi, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Dr. Ali Abdullah Al-Kinani .. The first annual festival of Arabic calligraphy and one-dimensional arts at the College of Fine Arts, University of Basra, was concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation to the participants in the festival by the college dean in appreciation of their participation and appreciation For their efforts in the success of the festival and to encourage them to continue this approach in the neighborhoods of Arabic calligraphy.

On his part, Al-Kinani thanked the participants and praised their artistic role and creativity in the field of Arabic calligraphy and the creative lighting that were presented at the festival, as well as their active participation in the workshop that was held for their artistic works of various styles.

Al-Kinani emphasized the role of the college in containing all artistic energies and talents and working to develop this art through holding exhibitions, workshops and seminars, issuing books and magazines in addition to artistic and cultural cooperation with cultural institutions, organizations and artistic and literary magazines, indicating the preparation from now to preparing for the second annual festival, which will also include a competition For Arabic calligraphy to create a spirit of competition and creativity