RIYADH: With the spotlight on cultural identity, performance-driven interiors and future-ready design, INDEX Saudi Arabia, described as the country’s biggest showcase for interior design, opened on Tuesday and continues until Thursday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
Officially opened by Norah Al-Ghofaili, community engagement general manager at the Kingdom’s Architecture and Design Commission, the event includes the INDEX Design Talks, during which about 80 local and international experts in architecture, interior design, developments and fit-out will explore and discuss the future of the design ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and beyond, including the influence of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification.
From issues related to cultural authenticity and sustainability, to mega-event design and the use of artificial intelligence, organizers say the event provides a powerful platform for exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
“This show is now the leading meeting place for Saudi Arabia’s design community, encompassing the world’s top suppliers as well as the Kingdom’s rising design stars,” said Jasmeet Bakshi, the vice president of design and hospitality at DMG events, the organizer of INDEX Saudi Arabia.
