The Ruya Foundation is an Iraqi registered non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2012 with the aim of aiding and enriching culture in Iraq and building cultural bridges with the world.
Following its mission to support and promote culture within Iraq, Ruya holds an extensive and unique database of artists working within Iraq, spanning all disciplines from visual arts to theatre and music. Established in 2016, it was the first publicly accessible online database of contemporary Iraqi artists, and the foundation continually strives to promote these artists through collaborative efforts with cultural institutions globally.