tanween collaborates with dubai design week & isola design group enriching gulf ecosystem

"For the first time in its eight editions, (Ithra) introduced creative partners as part of its program, marking a significant step in the platform's evolution. In this edition, Isola Design Group and Dubai Design Week joined as creative partners, expanding the event's reach across the Gulf region and beyond. Through exhibitions, dialogue, and shared expertise, both platforms amplified Tanween's international outlook while reinforcing its community-driven foundation."

"For both partners, collaborating with Tanween means tapping into one of Saudi Arabia's most influential cultural institutions, one that nurtures the country's rapidly expanding creative landscape and serves as a gateway for regional dialogue. Elif Resitoglu describes the partnership as a meaningful continuation of work that began three years ago and has grown into a deeper cultural exchange, while Natasha Carella views it as recognition of a shared mission across Gulf design platforms: expanding representation and elevating nuanced design voices from the region."

"'Collaborating with Tanween means a lot for us. We first worked with Ithra three years ago in Milan with a small participation, and seeing it grow into something larger is very meaningful. Ithra is opening the door for a real exchange between international designers and the Gulf community, and this collaboration becomes a bridge where both sides learn from each other,'"

Tanween introduced creative partners for its eighth edition, bringing Isola Design Group and Dubai Design Week into the program to broaden regional and international engagement. The partnerships enabled exhibitions, dialogue, and shared expertise that amplified Tanween's international outlook while maintaining a community-driven focus. Collaborations leveraged Ithra's role as a major Saudi cultural institution to nurture the country's growing creative landscape and enable regional exchange. Partners characterized the alliance as a continuation of previous work, a bridge for cultural exchange, and a sign of a maturing Gulf design ecosystem built on cooperation, representation, and elevated regional voices.

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