His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, received Mr. Abdullah bin Abdul Latif Al Fozan, Chairman of the Mujassam Watan Initiative, at his office at the Governorate headquarters on Sunday. HRH the Governor emphasized that urban landmarks combining national identity with contemporary creative visions contribute to showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural heritage and enhancing its architectural character. He noted that national initiatives provide a platform for attracting innovative ideas and transforming them into tangible works that enrich the urban landscape and reflect the Kingdom’s cultural and creative diversity, further strengthening its cultural presence and improving the quality of life across its cities and governorates. During the meeting, Al Fozan presented an overview of the Mujassam Watan Initiative, which began as a national concept and has since expanded to attract creative talent from around the world, while remaining committed to transforming innovative ideas into urban landmarks that reflect Saudi Arabia’s identity and cultural heritage.

He explained that the “Al-Talaqi” landmark in Al Khobar draws inspiration from palm fronds and symbolizes the unity and interconnectedness of the Kingdom’s regions. Al Fozan also highlighted that the initiative’s eighth edition attracted 320 submissions from 64 countries, resulting in six winning projects representing six countries. The selected designs included concepts inspired by the Eastern Province’s identity and its cultural and environmental characteristics, further strengthening the initiative’s international reach and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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