About Us
Canvas Central is driven by passion and united by the mission to connect countries and cultures.
About Canvas Central
Established in 2007 in Dubai and with a second establishment in Riyadh since 2024, Canvas Central is focused on content creation in print and digital in addition to creating physical experiences from concept to execution.
A catalyst of art and culture in the region, Canvas Central serves as a platform, inspiration and archive, educating the general public about Middle Eastern art and culture as a form of soft power.
Our mission
Our aim is to inform, educate and inspire through presenting the rich artistic and cultural landscape of the Middle East. We act as a platform and catalyst to build bridges and connect continents.
Our vision
We believe in art and culture as a form of soft power for nations to showcase their development, document their achievements and share their dreams.
Canvas central team
Canvas Central consists of a dedicated, passionate team of creatives from different backgrounds, cultures and continents.
Among our core team of 20+ employees, we have 9 nationalities with each member speaking at least 2 languages, making it approx. 10 languages just between us. Between our permanent in-office and remote staff, we are situated across 5 different locations and 3 continents, connected through our office in Dubai and our new second establishment in Riyadh.
Our additional network of freelancers worldwide built up over the past two decades allows us to set up additional on-the-ground teams anywhere, at anytime.
Ali Y. Khadra
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