Qatar Museums announces launch of Design Doha Prize 2026

Doha: Qatar Museums has announced the launch of the second edition of the Design Doha Prize, a prestigious biennial initiative that celebrates and sup...

Doha: Qatar Museums has announced the launch of the second edition of the Design Doha Prize, a prestigious biennial initiative that celebrates and supports exceptional talent in the fields of design across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

The Prize honours four designers, selected across four different design categories; craft, product design, furniture design, and a newly introduced category for emerging talent in 2025. The open call for applications starts on April 20, 2025, with submissions closing on June 30, 2025.

The Prize aims to empower designers, provide valuable mentorship, and a platform to showcase their work to a wider global audience.

Acting Director of Design Doha, Fahad Al Obaidly said:

"The Design Doha Prize, under the patronage of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, reflects her unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and fostering connections between local designers and global platforms. This initiative recognises design excellence and affirms Qatar’s role as a cultural hub for Arab creative entrepreneurship. By supporting designers from the MENA region, the Prize helps alleviate financial pressures, enabling recipients to focus on innovation and the advancement of their practice."