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Madinah Design Festival & Competition

Design as a catalyst for reimagining the city and shaping its future.

The Madinah Design Festival & Competition initiative aims to attract designers and creatives from the Kingdom and around the world to co-create design-led solutions addressing Madinah’s urban challenges. The initiative provides a platform that brings together creative thinking, open dialogue, and real-world experimentation, translating winning ideas into prototypes and pilot projects within the city.

Urban Culture
Economy and Society

Beneficiaries from the Initiative

Designers, architects, and urban planners

Creative professionals and thought leaders locally and globally

Urban and municipal authorities

Residents and visitors of Madinah

The creative and cultural sectors

Objectives

Attracting creative talent to address the city’s challenges

Leveraging design as a tool for urban innovation

Transforming ideas into solutions that can be tested and implemented

Strengthening the city’s position as a global hub for design and innovation

Expected Impact

Innovative design solutions for urban challenges

Enriching the city’s creative and cultural landscape

Connecting global talent with the local context

Positioning design as a driver of urban transformation