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Official Inauguration of Riyadh’s New Higher Training Institute

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Official Inauguration of Riyadh’s New Higher Training Institute

Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), the Institute delivers courses for the fashion and creative industry professionals and Saudi students
10 September 2025
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OPENING IN RIYADH

Located within the Riyadh Creative District (RCD) – an initiative launched by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City – in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the Institute brings to the Kingdom its world-class higher education programs and provides Saudi students with an access to a global network.

 

Istituto Marangoni Riyadh offers three-year Advanced Training Diploma, One Year Intensive, Professional and short courses.

Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Istituto Marangoni Riyadh will deliver courses for the fashion and creative industry professionals in full-time and part-time formats, taught by a distinguished faculty of local and international experts.
The curriculum integrates digital skills alongside creative and business-focused modules, reflecting rapid industry shifts towards fashion business and digital communication roles.

Students will have the option to complete the Advanced Diploma in Riyadh, including a six-month internship during their final year, or continue their studies for a Bachelor's Degree at the campuses of Istituto Marangoni in Paris or London.

With 11 schools around the world, Istituto Marangoni will now provide young talents and professionals in Saudi Arabia with access to the creative and business-focused programs that have defined the careers of leading names in the global fashion and design industries, while supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for talent development and economic diversification.

Istituto Marangoni Riyadh’s inauguration took place with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Stefania Valenti (Global Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni), and Anna Zinola, Executive Director of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, at the presence of the Acting Vice President of City Marketing & Investment Promotion of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) Eng. Mazen Tammar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Fashion Commission Mr. Burak Cakmak; and the Deputy Head of Mission of the Italian Embassy in Riyadh Cons. Giuliano Fragnito.

Discussing the partnership with the Fashion Commission and the scholarships that Istituto Marangoni offers to Saudi nationals, Burak Cakmak (CEO of the Fashion Commission) said:

The opening of Istituto Marangoni in Riyadh marks a defining moment for the future of fashion education in Saudi Arabia. Through this partnership, we are bringing one of the world’s leading fashion institutions to the Kingdom, providing our local talent with access to international expertise while fostering cross-cultural collaboration. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a world-class fashion ecosystem that empowers creativity, supports professional development, and positions Saudi Arabia as a global hub for fashion and design.”

 

 

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