Misk Foundation headquarters awarded WELL certificate for innovative design

The headquarters of Misk Foundation received the WELL gold certificate for its innovative urban design (Courtesy: @miskcity_ksa)
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Updated 09 December 2024
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Misk Foundation headquarters awarded WELL certificate for innovative design

  • The globally recognized certificate is given by the International WELL Building Institute
  • WELL certificate acknowledged that Misk's headquarters is a role model and center for innovative urban design

RIYADH: The headquarters of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, also known as the Misk Foundation, received the WELL gold certificate on Sunday for its innovative urban design.

The globally recognized certificate is given by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) which aims to encourage organizations to prioritize health and well-being through building design.

The acclaimed headquarters is in the Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, also known as Misk City, in Riyadh.

The WELL certificate acknowledged that Misk's headquarters is a role model and center for innovative urban design in Saudi Arabia, committed to creating sustainable urban spaces that focus on human health and well-being.

IWBI's certificate considers various elements in the urban and building design such as air quality, water purity, light, temperature and insulation, contact with nature, and flow of movement.

The Misk Foundation's headquarters have integrated these WELL elements to provide a healthy and supportive working environment for its employees, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

This latest accomplishment is in line with Misk Foundation's current pursuit of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certificate which would further strengthen Misk's position as a model for healthy and green design in the Middle East.


Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

The conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2026
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Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

  • The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers

RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.

Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.

Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.

By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.

An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.

The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.