Mujassam Watan Initiative Transforms Khobar's Public Space Through Sculptural Discourse
In Khobar, Saudi Arabia, the Mujassam Watan initiative, led by the Al Fozan Social Foundation, transforms urban aesthetics through innovative sculptural works. Notable pieces include Al-Bairaq, a flag sculpture representing identity, and Al-Ardah, featuring thirteen columns that symbolize unity among Saudi regions. A bridge sculpture located in Khobar Memory Square provides elevated perspectives while reflecting the city's development. Designed by Fatimah Alabid, Masud Alzunaifer, and Maha Alesawi, Anan Alsama showcases the initiative's philosophy of turning sculptures into dynamic entities that connect individuals with their environment. This initiative, published on April 08, 2026, reimagines public spaces as significant, utilizing mass, line, shadow, and void to convey themes of nation, identity, and belonging.
Key facts
- Mujassam Watan is an initiative in Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Presented under the Al Fozan Social Foundation
- Includes sculptures Al-Bairaq, Al-Ardah, and Khobar Memory Square bridge
- Al-Ardah features thirteen columns representing Saudi regions
- Designed by Fatimah Alabid, Masud Alzunaifer, and Maha Alesawi
- Published on April 08, 2026
- Transforms sculpture into spatial experiences that reshape perception
- Redefines public space as a domain of meaning rather than utility
Entities
Artists
- Fatimah Alabid
- Masud Alzunaifer
- Maha Alesawi
- Dr. Abdulrahman A. Lardhi
Institutions
- Al Fozan Social Foundation
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Khobar
- Saudi Arabia
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia