About Us | World Art Saudi

Kaoun International a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre brings decades of experience in hosting and managing international events.

In partnership with dmg events, we are creating a new portfolio of global events for art and culture in KSA Utilizing the legacy of World Art Dubai, experience, exposure, match-making program and relationships with regional and international entities and art foundations; World Art Saudi is going to be a new platform for artists in KSA.

The kingdom has a creative, vibrant and original artistic community that’s working with different profiles, putting together different small to medium size shows around Saudi Arabia.

We’re bringing the world’s art, artists and galleries to the Saudi art collectors, art enthusiasts and community that prioritizes focus, relevance and serious buying intentions to maximize your return on investment across the three days of the fair.

World Art Saudi is on a mission to bring Saudi art communities together under one roof.

Art Blog

Key artists to check out in 2021

Artists have united from all corners of the globe for the seventh edition of World Art Dubai, with more than 200 local and international artists and galleries displaying over 2,000 pieces across a range of disciplines.

How the pandemic has shaped the art scene

With many galleries and museums across the globe closed or having had a spell of closure over the past year, the art scene has naturally felt the effects of the pandemic.

Artists To Look Out For At World Art Dubai

As consumer tastes continue to evolve, so too do art forms. The latest trend - heavily represented at this year’s World Art Dubai.

The local art scene can only thrive with wider support

By Batool Jafri | Dubai’s art scene is young, but it has the right energy to blossom. It is growing every day and, in comparison to the rest of the world, it is a glamorous community.

World Art Saudi is taking place along with the Saudi Arabia’s premier trade shows for design and hospitality. The combination of hosting WAS with INDEX Saudi Arabia and the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia offers an excellent proposition opportunity to leverage the presence of interior designers, trade buyers and decision makers who are present at the co-located shows.

INDEX Saudi Arabia

Discover the world of interior design in Saudi Arabia

INDEX Saudi Arabia is the leading interior design, furniture, and fit-out trade event in the Kingdom. The event brings together global and local brands to present unique pieces and innovative ideas that are making waves in the industry. This is the ideal sourcing and networking hub for interior designers, fit-out companies and retailers who are looking to source furniture, furnishings, lighting, textiles, surface materials and decorative products.

Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia

The ultimate meeting place for the hospitality industry

The Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia is the most influential trade event in the Kingdom for hospitality professionals to source the latest innovations, network with experts, and gain contacts with key suppliers to help drive the business forward. It's the ultimate meeting place for connecting hospitality buyers with the right suppliers for the growing number of projects in the Kingdom.