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GMW Creatives Weekend

27 - 29 September | Dubai

In Partnership With

Creativity Inspired by Faith

Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation at Muslim Creatives Weekend in Dubai, a three-day celebration of creativity and culture. Experience a diverse lineup of events, including insightful keynotes, interactive workshops, and experiences, all designed to explore the intersections of product, design, marketing & AI within Islamic frameworks. We also have the regional finals for the Continuum Spark Awards with the top six ideas from Africa and the GCC vying for a place at the GMW Summit finals.

Engage with inspiring creatives and be inspired by faith-based art and design. Join us to innovate with tradition and drive forward a sustainable and inclusive future. Speakers include Qasim Arif, Ruh Al-Alam, Maram Othman, Saad Ansari, Mohd Izani and Sawsan Abdillahi from The Digital Sisterhoood to name a few.

Whether you're a creative professional or a cultural enthusiast, network with like-hearted innovators and thought leaders passionate about integrating cultural heritage with modern practices. This event is an unparalleled opportunity to learn, collaborate, and be inspired by the fusion of tradition and modernity. Don't miss the chance to be a part of a movement that champions the timeless inspiration of Islamic creativity.

Agenda

  • Day 1

    5.00pm: Meet at a secret location for a immersive design experience to start the weekend

    6.30pm: Maghrib salah followed by a traditional GMW welcome networking dinner

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  • Day 2

    9:00am: Arrivals and morning coffee at Dtec Silicon Oasis, Dubai

    10:00am: Creativity Inspired by Faith, an introduction by Qasim Arif

    10.30am: The Beauty of Script: Arabic Calligraphy as a Brand Aesthetic, with Ruh Alam

    11:30pm: Continuum Spark Award regional pitches

    1.00pm: Lunch and Dhuhr

    2.00pm: Designing products that aren’t spam in the AI age with Saad Ansari

    4.00pm: The Art of Storytelling workshop with Sawsan Abdillahi of The Digital Sisterhood

    7.00pm: Networking dinner and announcement of the Spark Award regional winners

  • Day 3

    9.00am: Arrivals and morning coffee at Al Safa Art & Design Library

    10.00am: Marketing with Barakah: faith based growth strategies with Ziad Itani

    11.00am: Biomimicry: How to solve problems through Allah’s design - be inspired by Al-Musawwir, presented by Maram Othman

    1.00pm: Lunch and Dhuhr

    2:00pm: Faithful Interfaces: Designing Intentional User Experiences with Yusuf Algan

    3.00pm: Augmented Reality: Blurring the Lines Between Physical and Digital Worlds

    4.30pm: AMA panel on Generative AI, with Mohd Izani and Arslan Javed, Co-Founder of Musavir.AI

    6.00pm: Maghrib and departures

Speakers

  • Qasim Arif

    Artist, curator & co-founder of the Creative Muslim Club

  • Sawsan Abdillahi

    Marketing Consultant, Founding Member and CMO of The Digital Sisterhood

  • Ruh Al-Alam

    Multi-award winning artist, Arabic calligrapher and designer

  • Saad Ansari

    Strategic Advisor, Ministry of Hajj & Umrah

  • Ziad Itani

    Co-founder, Barakah Agency

  • Maram Othman

    Senior Architect, Interior Designer & Biomimicry Practitioner

  • Yusuf Algan

    Design Consultant

  • Arslan Javed

    Co-Founder at Musavir.AI

  • Mohd Izani

    Designer, Academic, and AI/GPT Expert

  • Salma Patel

    Senior Fellow, Middle East & Southwest Asia - GMW Network

Register Your Place at
the GMW Creatives Weekend

The 3-day programme includes

  • Access to all 3 days of the programme

  • Daily refreshments and lunch

  • Welcome dinner + Spark Awards Regional Dinner

  • Seminars, workshops and experiences

  • Opportunity to win a place at GMW Doha (worth $549)

The above does not include your accommodation or travel to and from Dubai on each of the days’ agenda. Complete the form to receive a registration completion link.