RIYADH: The first Salone del Mobile Milano in Saudi Arabia has helped to link creatives of the Kingdom and Italy ahead of a fair planned for next year, according to the organizers.
The event, which concluded on Nov. 28 after a three-day run at Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, was held under the theme “Red in Progress.”
The event was inaugurated by Rakan Al-Touq, assistant minister of culture. The opening ceremony was attended by Prince Nawaf bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, acting CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission, and Antonio Tajani, Italy’s deputy prime minister, and minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation.
Prince Nawaf said: “Hosting the world’s leading design and furniture exhibition in Riyadh reflects Saudi Arabia’s rising position within the global design landscape.”
He added that the partnership aims “to build a sustainable ecosystem where collaboration between Saudi Arabian and Italian designers drive innovation, knowledge exchange, and long-term opportunities.”
