Amman, Sept. 29 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah launched the fourth edition of Amman Design Week (ADW) on Tuesday at the Ras El Ain Hangar in Amman, ahead of the opening to visitors this Friday. The event will run from October 2 through October 17, with all exhibitions and programs free and open to the public.

Founded by Queen Rania in 2016, this year’s edition of ADW will take place in venues and participating spaces across Ras El Ain, Jabal Al Lweibdeh, Jabal Amman, Iraq Al Amir, and, for the first time, Aqaba. Held in partnership with the Greater Amman Municipality, its wide-ranging program includes exhibitions, workshops, talks, student and community events, and citywide cultural activities.

Her Majesty, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and other members of the Royal Family, joined ADW co-directors Sarah Hejazin and Bisher Tabaa for a tour of the Hangar Exhibition. The installations on display include the works of designers and artists from Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, India, and Armenia.

Held under the theme ‘Accumulations,’ this year’s event brings together 220 designers, makers, and innovators from Jordan, the region, and around the world, presenting their creative collections and works across 59 participating spaces and 204 events.

The theme of ‘Accumulations’ looks at how design takes shape and evolves and how the objects people live with are shaped by their daily practices, material environments, and cultural memories. It also explores how design influences quality of life, impacting processes such as city planning, urban transformation, manufacturing, and environmental protection.

ADW provides an immersive experience in local and regional design and culture, aiming to establish Amman as a regional hub for innovation and expression. In addition to its two-week event, it offers year-round learning programs aiming to empower current and aspiring designers and craftspeople.

//Petra// AF