Creative Dialogues, a platform dedicated to fostering creative exchange among creators in the Middle East and North Africa and part of YVT Consulting, has announced the launch of "TheMENAEdit." This new regional design program brings together top designers and creative professionals from various countries in the region within a cross-border collaborative framework. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Design Point Studio in Cairo and in collaboration with Creative Districts, the organizer of Cairo Design Week. Its work will conclude with a group exhibition held during the fourth edition of Cairo Design Week, scheduled for November 2026, where a collection of design works reflecting the rich cultural and creative diversity of the region will be showcased.
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