- The partnership will strengthen creative learning and professional growth across Saudi Arabia.
- It will help emerging artists build skills and access job opportunities.
- New programs will support hands-on learning and community engagement.
COLABS and the Abdulmonem Al-Rashed Humanitarian Foundation (AAHF) have joined hands to strengthen arts, culture, and creative skills development in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to create structured programs that support education, job creation, and talent growth across the Kingdom.
Under this collaboration, COLABS will introduce a series of initiatives through its Creative Collective platform. These include exhibitions, artist and artisan residencies, training programs, research projects, and cross-border knowledge exchange. The goal is to help emerging artists and cultural professionals gain practical skills, industry exposure, and new career opportunities.
AAHF, known for its focus on human development and cultural preservation, will support programs that promote creative education and heritage skills. Together, both organizations plan to build stronger artistic ecosystems, encourage community participation, and prepare young creatives for sustainable careers.
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COLABS will soon launch its first Riyadh campus in Al Narjis district. The space will serve startups and scaleups while also acting as a hub for entrepreneurship, arts, and cultural learning. Open calls will invite artists, artisans, and researchers to apply for residencies, commissions, and educational initiatives.
The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals by expanding creative education pathways, preserving cultural knowledge, and generating new employment opportunities in the arts sector.
