Spatial Analysis of Arts and Culture Resources and their Impact on the Development of Quality of Life in the City of Dammam

Abstract

This study aims to study the spatial analysis of arts and culture resources, and the impact of spatial variation of development plans through arts and culture on raising the quality of life in Dammam. It is considered essential for the protection and use of heritage resources, but it has rarely been investigated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. First, we analyzed the spatial variation of intangible cultural heritage with different categories using GIS spatial analysis and other techniques. Next, we used the Geological Survey statistical method to explore the local factors affecting concentrations of intangible cultural heritage in the city of Dammam. The results show that the distribution of intangible cultural heritage resources in various categories was unbalanced in the city of Dammam. Although social and economic factors have important influences on the spatial distribution of intangible cultural heritage, local geographic environments remain important in the formation and development of intangible cultural heritage resources. This study provides an important reference for renewal plans and systematic use of intangible cultural heritage resources in the city of Dammam.