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TalentS was commissioned by Mishkat Interactive Center to design and develop the strategic brief, interpretive approach, and content for a landmark Islamic Innovations exhibition, covering 800 square meters of immersive exhibition space. The initiative aimed to celebrate the scientific advancements of the Islamic Golden Age while drawing meaningful connections to Saudi Arabia’s current and future innovation landscape.

TalentS led a detailed analysis to define the exhibition’s key messages, target audiences, and strategic objectives, while aligning with Mishkat’s broader mission. This included setting clear KPIs, developing the visitor flow strategy, and identifying core narrative themes ranging from historical achievements in energy and science to the universal principles of innovation across eras. Artifacts were carefully selected and presented with interpretive techniques that allowed inspiring individuals from both the past and present to speak in their own voices.

A virtual visitor journey, exhibit categories, and operational flow were also mapped to ensure a rich and engaging multisensory experience.

Client: Ministry of Culture

Location: Across three cities, Saudi Arabia

Date: 2022-2023

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TalentS was commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to design, build, and operate both the indoor mobile exhibition and outdoor programming for The Little Explorer Initiative, launched in March 2022.

The year-long initiative aimed to foster cultural awareness and a sense of belonging among youth by introducing them to Saudi Arabia’s rich archaeological heritage.
The first track targeted children aged 6–12 through an 8-month mobile exhibition that traveled to 10 cities, offering hands-on archaeological experiences.
Over 8,031 children participated in activities such as simulated excavations, artifact documentation, and restoration exercises—offering a dynamic introduction to the field of archaeology.

The second track consisted of educational school trips for students aged 13–17, covering 13 archaeological sites across 6 cities. A total of 430 students from 12 schools took part, with each trip featuring on-board educational activities and guided site visits led by professional archaeologists—bridging classroom learning with real-world heritage exploration.

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TalentS was commissioned by Tatweer Educational Services to design, plan, and operate the Mobile Science Centers initiative an innovative program aimed at making STEM education fun, accessible, and engaging for students across the Kingdom.

The mobile units were developed to travel across cities, reaching the widest number of schools and students possible. TalentS created interactive learning content, simplified scientific theories, and delivered hands-on experiences in a way that excited young learners. With each city visited, our trained teams ensured consistent excellence in delivery making science easy to grasp and enjoyable for all participants.

Client: Ministry of Culture, Diriyah Biennale Foundation

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date: 2024

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TalentS was commissioned to manage the operations and logistics for the inaugural Paperback Art Book Fair, held from November 1-3, 2024, at the JAX District in Diriyah. As Saudi Arabia’s first international event dedicated to artists’ books, the fair brought together 25 exhibitors and welcomed over 5,500 visitors. TalentS responsibilities included securing permits from key authorities, coordinating logistics for all exhibitors including flights, hotel accommodations, and local transport and overseeing the full event setup.

TalentS also managed booth installations, AV requirements, and on-site operations, ensuring a seamless experience for participants and attendees. The fair featured 5 public programs and facilitated over 1,800 sales transactions.

TalentS provided and supervised POS systems, managed device rentals, generated post-event sales reports, and handled financial reconciliation. This milestone event marked a significant step in advancing the artists’ book scene in the Kingdom.

The Heritage Commission in Al Qassim harnessed our expertise to help preserve the intangible culture of the region by establishing a center and organizing a series of handicraft workshops  

TalentS trained more than 60 novice Saudis in three specialized workshops every year.  Talents also organized both internal and external events for the heritage center. These events and the various phases of project implementation took place over the course of a year.

Every year, our trainees created over 1,900 artworks, many of which were sold commercially. These new skills can therefore provide fresh opportunities for income, as well as helping to preserve the culture and traditions of this region. 

The Heritage Commission in Yanbou harnessed our expertise to help preserve the intangible culture of the region by establishing a center and organizing a series of handicraft workshops  

TalentS trained more than 60 novice Saudis in three specialized workshops every year.  Talents also organized both internal and external events for the heritage center. These events and the various phases of project implementation took place over the course of a year. These events and the various phases of project implementation took place over the course of a year.

Every year, our trainees created over 1,900 artworks, many of which were sold commercially. These new skills can therefore provide fresh opportunities for income, as well as helping to preserve the culture and traditions of this region. 

TalentS was commissioned to provide all of the public programming for the Islamic Arts Biennale over the course of its 5 month duration.  

The Islamic Arts Biennale’s mission is to promote Islamic civilization from its earliest beginnings to the present day, with an emphasis on celebrating and enriching the cultural and artistic exchange between Saudi Arabia – as the custodian of the two Holy Mosques – and Muslim communities around the world. 

Our programming included 548 events which reached a total of 48,792 visitors. 

We are proud of the involvement of Saudi nationals at the Islamic Arts Biennale of 2023. 

325 talks, workshops, performances and activities we provided were led by Saudi’s. 

80% of the front-of-house teams, and artists were Saudi nationals, embodying the Biennale’s drive to celebrate Saudi culture.

Location: Al Ula, Saudi Arabia

In early 2020, TalentS was selected to conduct the activation and operations of Desert X Program by the Royal Commission of AlUla, Contracted through NESMA. 

TalentS mobilized for the project in one week and offered more than 20 facilitators who were trained by our team at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The team oversaw the site, accompanied visitors in their journeys through the artworks, and conducted specially curated art workshops for school student groups.

TalentS was selected again to activate and operate the Desert X Program 2022.  

Desert X is produced by The Desert Biennial, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in California, conceived to produce recurring international contemporary art exhibitions that activate desert locations through site-specific installations by acclaimed international artists. Its guiding purposes and principles include presenting public exhibitions of art that respond meaningfully to the conditions of desert locations, the environment and Indigenous communities.

In 2019, TalentS was selected to establish and run an operating management office for the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium. Our scope of work included managing the curation services, operations, production, community engagement and communication throughout the 5 week event.

We also developed a complete community engagement program including 15 expert panel talks, 34 school visits, 30 artistic workshops and an internship program for Princess Noura University art students to assist the sculptors in their final artwork production.

TalentS continues to run the operating management office for the upcoming Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium 2024.

Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium 2023 brought 20 international sculptors together to produce a series of permanent public works. Over 1,700 visitors attended, and the final sculptures were relocated throughout the Kingdom’s capital to enrich the lives of its residents and visitors.