{"id":34757,"date":"2021-03-02T20:11:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T16:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/?page_id=34757"},"modified":"2026-09-13T11:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:30:26","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"OPPORTUNITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_46f6e3-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_46f6e3-1c\">OPPORTUNITIES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_d89c95-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_d89c95-7c\"><strong>A page of local competitions, open calls, residencies and other opportunities open to the Gulf&#8217;s creative community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34757_8df581-9c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\" id=\"tiffany\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id34757_747069-7d kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"wthepalm\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#wthepalm\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Summary<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-detail\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-detail\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Detail<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-qualification\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-qualification\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Qualification<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-outcomes\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-outcomes\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Outcomes<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab34757_83fbb1-59\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_987a10-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_987a10-c2\"><strong>DCAD \/ Tiffany &amp; Co Design Residency<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcad.ae\/tiffanyandco-design-residency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udd17<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_c23aeb-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_c23aeb-ce\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #fcb900;background-color: #000000\">DESIGN<\/span><\/strong><br><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong>DEADLINE 20 September 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_93e0c5-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_93e0c5-db\">Apply to participate in a programme of workshops and mentoring on jewellery and watch design. Very few details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab34757_622fc7-8b\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_9c59b4-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_907a2e-b4 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Residency\u00a0introduces jewellery and watch design as \u201cpowerful creative disciplines where craftsmanship, innovation, material exploration and cultural storytelling converge to shape contemporary design\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_1498b0-32 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Developed by DCAD in collaboration with Tiffany &amp; Co to combine \u201cthe richness of Emirati culture, architecture and artistic heritage with [Tiffany\u2019s] nearly two centuries of design innovation and creative excellence<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_848acb-c6 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Participants will explore the conceptual, creative and technical foundations of jewellery and watch design while developing their own design language through experimentation, research and material exploration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_8842e7-99 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Programme inc workshops and mentoring sessions in Abu Dhabi (but no further details of content, schedule etc)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_58b604-64 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open to UAE Nationals or holders of a valid UAE residency visa who are \u2026<br>\u2013 aged 21+<br>\u2013 currently resident in UAE<br>\u2013 a graduate in a relevant field (jewellery design, watch design, product design, architecture, \u201cor a related discipline\u201d)<br>\u2013 have min 2 years hands-on design practice \u2013 studio work, academic projects with a professional brief, design assistant roles, or maker experience<br>\u2013 can commit to full programme participation, inc workshops, mentorship sessions in Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_e1ffa5-14 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Apply online <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfitAQLkJwDWOBYP4ncGUpA3braf69g_77ay0tcRvS4vOQ0TQ\/viewform?usp=header\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> with \u2026<br>\u2013 Resume (PDF, max\u00a010mb)<br>\u2013 Cover Letter or Statement of Intent\u00a0(PDF, max\u00a010mb)<br>\u2013 Portfolio\u00a0showcasing technical skill, creativity, and design development (PDF, max\u00a0100mb)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_791ef9-dd kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Final selection announced 23 October<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_65baad-0a kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">No entry fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab34757_e7a124-f4\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_6a514e-d1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_0d4d32-3e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">UAE Nationals or holders of a valid UAE residency visa<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_4001df-cf kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Aged 21+<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_91d317-d1 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Currently resident in UAE<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_296f91-eb kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Graduate in appropriate discipline<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab34757_217610-c7\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_83274a-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_81022d-f0\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Participation in residency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\" id=\"AIpark\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id34757_b7066e-88 kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"wthepalm\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#wthepalm\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Summary<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-detail\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-detail\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Detail<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-qualification\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-qualification\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Qualification<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-outcomes\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-outcomes\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Outcomes<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab34757_466348-34\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_124d0d-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_124d0d-45\"><strong>AI Park Design Challenge<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aipark.dm.gov.ae\/ai-competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udd17<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_cbe599-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_cbe599-ec\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #fcb900;background-color: #000000\">ART<\/span><\/strong><br><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong>DEADLINE <mark>EXTENDED<\/mark> 21 September 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_90f4ca-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_90f4ca-1a\">Redesign Dubai\u2019s Al Safa Park 2 using AI tools (demonstrating that such tools can be at the heart of creating inclusive, human-centred environments). Three cash prizes totalling AED 200,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab34757_acb26f-3a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_a1eecc-c9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_59682d-52 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Redesign Dubai\u2019s Al Safa 2 Park (15,000m<sup>2<\/sup> neighbourhood park) with AI tools deployed to produce \u201cinnovative concepts that are both visionary and implementable\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_4fceda-04 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Dubai Municipality pilot initiative \u201cto harness the power of AI across urban planning, architecture, and park design \u2013 reimagining the future of parks and public spaces in Dubai\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_6ed7c5-a5 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Aim: to explore how an integrated AI ecosystem can augment \u201cthe entire design journey from site analysis and user insights to concept generation, scenario testing, and solution development \u2026 ultimately elevating design quality while accelerating innovation, creativity, and human-centred outcomes \u2026 Exploring AI as a tool not the designer, every design must begin and end with human experience, ensuring spaces are shaped around people and their daily needs \u2026 enabling the exploration of new possibilities, challenging conventional approaches, and generating innovative, human-centred public spaces\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_7d5598-bf kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Specifically: challenge aims to use artificial intelligence as a design support and decision-making tool, rather than as an end product or a requirement to incorporate AI technologies within the park itself <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_5324b3-44 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Prizes: 1st AED 100,000 2nd AED 65,000 3rd AED 35,000 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_bd8e47-1e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Target applicants: \u201ca diverse community of participants at the intersection of design, artificial intelligence, and innovation across the fields of urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and public space design\u201d. Specifically referenced: <br>\u2013 architecture, urban planning, landscape design professionals <br>\u2013 startups innovating in design and AI <br>\u2013 AI and technology innovators <br>\u2013 \u201ccreative individuals\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_5f5efa-ae kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Apply individually or as a team (one member must be designated as the team leader and primary point of contact) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_e24eeb-bd kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Very detailed project files available to download. Proposals must include (as a minimum) these elements: <br>\u2013 Walking and jogging tracks <br>\u2013 Children&#8217;s play areas for different ages <br>\u2013 Shaded seating and gathering spaces <br>\u2013 Landscaped green areas and open lawns <br>\u2013 Community plazas and flexible event spaces <br>\u2013 Family picnic and social interaction areas <br>\u2013 Outdoor fitness and wellness spaces <br>\u2013 Universal accessibility and inclusive design features <br>\u2013 Public amenities and services inc restrooms and drinking fountains <br>\u2013 Wayfinding, lighting, safety features <br>\u2013 Commercial facilities <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_b08704-00 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Submit \u2026 <br><strong>1. Executive Summary Presentation<\/strong>: summary of design vision, concept, key innovations <br><strong>2. Design Narrative and Concept Statement<\/strong>: design philosophy, vision, placemaking approach, overall concept <br><strong>3. Site Analysis and Opportunities Assessment<\/strong>: site context, opportunities and constraints, environmental and climatic analysis <br><strong>4. User and Community Analysis<\/strong>: user groups, personas, community needs, aspirations, human-centred design considerations <br><strong>5. Artificial Intelligence Methodology Report<\/strong>: AI tools and platforms utilised, workflows, methodologies, design alternatives explored, role of AI in decision-making<br><strong>6. Concept and Preliminary Masterplan<\/strong>: overall masterplan illustrating spatial organisation, zoning, and activity distribution <br><strong>7. Landscape and Public Realm Plans<\/strong>: landscape strategy, public realm design, planting strategy, and open space framework <br><strong>8. Accessibility and Circulation Strategy<\/strong>: universal accessibility, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, service access strategy <br><strong>9. Sustainability and Resilience Strategy<\/strong>: environmental, social, and economic sustainability measures and resilience strategies <br><strong>10. Concept Diagrams and Preliminary Design Drawings<\/strong>: concept evolution, user journey, environmental, circulation, and analytical diagrams <br><strong>11. Sections and Elevations<\/strong>: key sections and elevations required to communicate the proposal <br><strong>12. Visualisations and Renderings<\/strong>: aerial perspectives, human-scale perspectives, key experiential views <br><strong>13. Day and Night Perspectives<\/strong>: visualisations illustrating the park experience during daytime and nighttime activation <br><strong>14. Full Project Presentation<\/strong>: presentation summarising the proposal, including analysis, concept, masterplan, diagrams, and visualisations <br><strong>15. One-Minute Concept Animation Video<\/strong>: illustrating the design vision, user experience, key interventions <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_b420b5-f8 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Total implementation budget: AED 35 million <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_3057b4-98 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Proposals \u2026 <br>\u2013 should organise paths, activities, and open spaces into a clear and cohesive spatial experience with strong connectivity, accessibility, and functional zoning <br>\u2013 design must be practical, buildable, and functional \u2013 must exhibit human-centred design approach with \u201cpractical solutions that enhance sustainability and quality of life\u201d <br>\u2013 AI used to explore design iteration, analyse data, user behaviour, optimise spatial layouts (focus not on automation, but how on how AI can strengthen human-centred, sustainable, context-responsive design)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_eb25b2-4e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use of AI: Participants must demonstrate how AI tools were integrated into the design process, eg \u2026 <br>\u2013 Concept Exploration: generating and testing design ideas <br>\u2013 Design Iteration: refining layouts and spatial arrangements <br>\u2013 Environmental Analysis (shade, heat, solar exposure, wind) and Response: optimising shade, microclimate, sustainability strategies <br>\u2013 User Experience Insights: design decisions based on predicted user behaviour <br>\u2013 Design Optimisation: efficiency, performance, functionality <br>\u2013 Visualisation: visuals to communicate design intent <br>\u2013 Site\/User Data Analysis: climate, context, behaviour patterns <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_2f4e91-ed kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Selection process: <br>1. submissions are evaluated by jury <br>2. shortlisted designs presented to the local community, who \u201cparticipate\u201d in selecting winner<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_63e909-cc kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Jury members: <br>\u2013 Maryam Al Muhairi <br>\u2013 Abdulaziz Al Jaziri <br>\u2013 Shaikha Al Jarman <br>\u2013 Bader Anwahi <br>\u2013 Ahmed Bin Shabib <br>\u2013 Rashid Bin Shabib <br>\u2013 Carlo Ratti <br>\u2013 Ahmed Bukhash <br>\u2013 Adam Scott <br>\u2013 chair: Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO Dubai Municipality  Building Regulation &amp; Permits Agency<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_aa6fec-df kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Jury evaluation scoring  <br>\u2013 <strong>1. Innovation and Creativity<\/strong>: 20%  <br>\u2013 <strong>2. Human-centred design, quality of life<\/strong>: 20%  <br>\u2013 <strong>3. Integration and Effective Use of AI<\/strong>: 20%  <br>\u2013 <strong>4. Quality of Design and User Experience<\/strong>: 15%  <br>\u2013 <strong>5. Feasibility<\/strong>: 20%  <br>\u2013 <strong>6. Quality of Presentation and communication<\/strong>: 5%<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_5944f1-34 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Queries: <a href=\"mailto:ulab@dm.gov.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ulab@dm.gov.ae<\/a> before 5 Aug<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_983475-8f kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">No entry fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab34757_212b8a-3c\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_d49e8d-33 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_9144f6-eb kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">None stated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab34757_3053b6-ba\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_af67cf-fc kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_797a9a-b8\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Opportunity to win prize:<br>1st AED 100,000<br>2nd AED 65,000<br>3rd AED 35,000<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_5a7120-f5\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Possibility that winning design will be implemented<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\" id=\"rove-2026\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id34757_1dfcf8-31 kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"wthepalm\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#wthepalm\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Summary<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-detail\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-detail\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Detail<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-qualification\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-qualification\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Qualification<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-outcomes\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-outcomes\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Outcomes<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab34757_c12329-60\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_0e0ad1-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_0e0ad1-22\"><strong>Rove Hotels \/ World Art Dubai Emerging Artist Prize<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aipark.dm.gov.ae\/ai-competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udd17<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_84d608-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_84d608-51\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #fcb900;background-color: #000000\">ART<\/span><\/strong><br><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong>DEADLINE 30 September 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_299eb9-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_299eb9-c6\">Apply to be part of the shortlist exhibit at World Art Dubai 2026; one Grand Winner gets a booth at WAD 2027, one People&#8217;s Prize winner gets AED 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab34757_470f20-27\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_27506b-78 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_cbb07f-c3 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Collaboration between Rove Hotels and World Art Dubai, \u201cattracting thousands of entries every year\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_3aae5c-a8 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Submit works on the theme Threads of Connection (\u201cencourages artists to explore human connection in the digital age, how relationships, communication, and empathy evolve as technology intertwines with daily life\u201d) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_311cf2-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Submissions: <br>\u2013 Accepted media: images, illustrations, animations, 2D and 3D digital art <br>\u2013 Min resolution: 1000\u00d71000px<br>\u2013 Accepted formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, MP4 <br>\u2013 No indication of how many works can be submitted (we&#8217;d guess one per entry)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_33db17-b8 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Shortlist announced by 13 April 2026, contains up to 10 works (we assume only one work per submission and per artist) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_2f5f9b-1a kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Shortlisted artworks will be displayed at the Rove Hotels\u2019 Emerging Artist Prize stand at World Art Dubai (19-22 Nov) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_ef9d02-d3 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Two winners will be selected from shortlist: <br>\u2013 Grand Winner, selected by jury (prize: exhibition space at World Art Dubai 2027) <br>\u2013 People\u2019s Choice Winner, chosen by the public (presumably at WAD \u2013 prize: AED 5,000) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_d01584-5b kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Selection jury comprises \u2026 <br>\u2013 Petra Kaltenbach, World Art Dubai Art Advisor <br>\u2013 Samar Kamel, World Art Dubai Curator <br>\u2013 unspecified members of Rove Hotels Design Team<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_f286e9-4e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">No entry fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab34757_c6d0af-e9\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_7a579a-30 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_ac20d8-2f kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">None stated (though there is no definition for what constitutes an \u201cemerging\u201d artist)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab34757_97febf-26\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_d80695-d3 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_67ee3f-33\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Participation in shortlist exhibition at World Art Dubai 2026 (total of 10 artworks on show)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_8d6f9a-7b\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Grand Prize: <br>\u2013 one work selected by jury from shortlist <br>\u2013 complimentary space to exhibit at World Art Dubai 2027<br>\u2013 one-night stay at Rove Hotels<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_baf850-3a\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">People\u2019s Choice Award: <br>\u2013 one work selected by public vote (no indication how this works) <br>\u2013 AED 5,000 cash <br>\u2013 one-night stay at Rove Hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\" id=\"venice-2027\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id34757_f3a811-5b kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"wthepalm\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#wthepalm\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Summary<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-detail\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-detail\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Detail<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-qualification\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-qualification\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Qualification<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-outcomes\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-outcomes\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Outcomes<\/span><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDownCircle\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab34757_143293-c2\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_15017a-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_15017a-31\"><strong><strong>Venice Internships for National Pavilion UAE at 20th International Architecture Exhibition<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalpavilionuae.org\/venice-internship\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udd17<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_8ee275-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_8ee275-11\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #fcb900;background-color: #000000\">ART<\/span><\/strong><br><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong><span class=\"ugb-highlight\" style=\"color: #222222;background-color: #fcb900\"><strong>DEADLINE 16 October 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading34757_5d1106-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading34757_5d1106-5d\">Apply to intern onsite for a month at the Biennale Architecture 2027 (Venice, slots available May 2026 to Nov 2027)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab34757_a2ac68-2c\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_c5d125-8c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_cb937c-af kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Since its inception in 2009, 300+ Emiratis and UAE residents have been Venice interns<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_228680-43 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Selected interns work across all facets of the UAE pavilion at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labiennale.org\/en\/architecture\/2027\">Biennale Architettura 2027 <\/a>(6 May to 21 Nov 2027) in Venice for one month. UAE pavilion is permanently located at Sale d&#8217;Armi, Arsenale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labiennale.org\/en\/architecture\/2027\">https:\/\/www.labiennale.org\/en\/architecture\/2027<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_acaf77-fc kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open to \u2026 <br>\u2013 Emiratis and long-term residents (min 6 years) <br>\u2013 aged 21 and above <br>\u2013 with an interest or background in arts, architecture, design, diplomacy, international relations \u201cor representing the UAE on a significant global platform\u201d <br>\u2013 graduates or students in relevant majors <br>\u2013 fluent in English<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_03b7cf-53 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Applicants must be available to travel for up to 40 days (with written consent from parents)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_811d01-2c kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Internship activities include: <br>\u2013 <strong>Guest Services<\/strong>: Managing the pavilion during opening hours, assisting visitors and journalists, guided tours <br>\u2013 <strong>Exhibition Management<\/strong>: Ensuring the pavilion space is tidy, and collateral are replenished and in good condition, equipment is in working order; filing condition reports, exhibition inventory <br>\u2013 <strong>Communications Support<\/strong>: document visitor feedback, contribute to social media<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_844a96-da kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Programme begins with training and workshops in the UAE then a month-long placement in Venice. Interns are grouped into cohorts of three and will work in Venice alongside an Italian interns from Ca\u2019Foscari University or IUAV <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_d0a9e1-d8 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Timeline: <br><strong>1.<\/strong> Applications are reviewed against the program\u2019s eligibility and selection criteria. By our count, 21-24 interns will be selected <br><strong>2.<\/strong> Shortlisted applicants interviewed in December<br><strong>3.<\/strong> All applicants (successful and unsuccessful) notified by February<br><strong>4.<\/strong> Mandatory training sessions and workshops weekends to April<br><strong>5.<\/strong> Batches of 3 interns are sent to Venice on a 30-day rotation from April to November (selection is at the discretion of the organiser \u201cbut we take availability into account\u201d) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_474e2d-11 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Provided: <br>\u2013 Travel Dubai-Venice-Dubai \u00ad <br>\u2013 Accommodation in Venice (shared room) \u2013 Per diem expenses (amount unspecified) <br>\u2013 Local Internship Coordinator to manage the program and support interns <br>\u2013 Help with EU visa application<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_fde944-fd kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Apply online with \u2026 <br>\u2013 personal details, CV etc <br>\u2013 Cover Letter giving your motivation for applying for the internship (max one letter page in 11pt font, max 2MB) <br>\u2013 Supporting materials \u2013 eg essays, previous works, artwork<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_975722-1d kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">No application fee<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_2bef20-06 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_fastForward\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Queries to <a href=\"mailto:internship@nationalpavilionuae.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internship@nationalpavilionuae.org<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab34757_7a5ef9-9d\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_0c9165-2c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_569d6d-6a kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Emirati national or long-term UAE resident (six consecutive years&#8217; residency)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_c4d9e2-39 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Aged 21+<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_86ec68-75 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Graduate or student in a relevant major<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_52ae5c-45 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span data-name=\"fe_aperture\" data-stroke=\"2\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Fluent in English<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab34757_82d1a4-68\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34757_70f697-1e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_f73a9a-4b\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Participation in shortlist exhibition at World Art Dubai 2026 (total of 10 artworks on show)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_78ee6d-9f\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Grand Prize: <br>\u2013 one work selected by jury from shortlist <br>\u2013 complimentary space to exhibit at World Art Dubai 2027<br>\u2013 one-night stay at Rove Hotels<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34757_531170-01\"><span data-name=\"ic_command\" data-stroke=\"USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_WIDTH\" data-class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-single\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">People\u2019s Choice Award: <br>\u2013 one work selected by public vote (no indication how this works) <br>\u2013 AED 5,000 cash <br>\u2013 one-night stay at Rove Hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34757","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34757\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}