Istituto Marangoni is working with the Saudi Fashion Commission to open its newest campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer.
The new Higher Training Institute, which will open its doors in August, will offer specialised programmes designed to align with the needs of Saudi Arabia’s fashion and luxury market and contribute to the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals.
As part of a strategic initiative to support the next generation of Saudi fashion professionals, the Ministry of Culture’s Fashion Commission is supporting Istituto Marangoni in the launch of its new three-year undergraduate Advanced Training Diploma. Istituto Marangoni will, therefore, provide 50 scholarships for Saudi students enrolling in the Diploma. This opportunity is open to Saudi nationals holding a high school certificate or an equivalent qualification. The campus will be located at KAFD, at the Riyadh Creative District (RCD), the new initiative managed and overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
Stefania Valenti, Group Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni
The scholarship initiative was officially launched on Istituto Marangoni website on March 17th. It will feature a competitive selection process, giving aspiring Saudi fashion students the chance to receive partial funding for their three-year diploma programs, which will commence in late August 2025.
Stefania Valenti, Group Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni, expressed her gratitude: “A sincere thank you to the Fashion Commission, the Ministry of Culture, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, and to MISA – Ministry of Investment – for their invaluable support in establishing this Higher Training Institute. Our mission is to nurture local creative talent by combining global expertise with Saudi heritage, shaping the future leaders of the fashion and luxury industries in Saudi Arabia. This initiative will lay the foundation for developing a new generation of Saudi talents and managers, equipping them with the skills to connect with international markets while embracing the vision of the Fashion Commission and Saudi Vision 2030.”
Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission, added, “This partnership with Istituto Marangoni marks a pivotal moment for the Saudi fashion industry. By investing in our local talent and providing them with world-class education, we are not only empowering the next generation of Saudi designers and leaders but also enriching the global fashion landscape with our unique cultural heritage. Together, we are building a sustainable and thriving fashion ecosystem that reflects the ambition of Saudi Vision 2030.”
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