Tamayouz Excellence Award is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural edition of the Arab Architecture Festival – HEAR Baghdad 2025, scheduled to take place in the capital city of Baghdad from October 1st to 5th, 2025, under the patronage of the Prime Minister and the official hosting of the Prime Minister’s Office.
This landmark event celebrates Baghdad’s designation as the Arab Capital of Tourism for 2025, marking the city’s first architectural gathering of this scale in decades. It represents a pivotal moment in the trajectory of contemporary Arab architecture and a renewed positioning of Baghdad on the regional and global architectural map.
Festival Objectives
- To highlight the richness of Arab architectural heritage and activate its presence in global architectural discourse.
- To foster innovation and propose architectural and design solutions to urban challenges in cities.
- To reaffirm Baghdad’s role as a leading cultural and intellectual platform in the architectural landscape.
Festival Identity
The festival carries two complementary titles that reflect its vision and architectural mission:
- Arab Architecture Festival: A professional forum that explores the realities and contextual frameworks of Arab architecture.
- HEAR BAGHDAD: An invitation to listen to Baghdad’s architectural voice, rediscover its cultural depth, and amplify its presence on the global stage.
Festival Program
The festival features a diverse array of architectural and cultural activities, including:
- Expert lectures, symposia, and roundtable discussions with leading architects, planners, and decision-makers.
- Guided architectural tours of Baghdad’s most iconic and historic landmarks.
- Prestigious architectural award ceremony celebrating excellence and innovation.
- Public events designed to foster civic engagement and dialogue around architecture and urbanism.
Participation
The festival welcomes:
- Architects, students, and researchers in architecture and urban planning.
- Cultural and academic institutions.
- Policymakers and professionals in urban development.
- The general public from Iraq and abroad.
All festival events are free and open to the public. Registration details will be announced soon through official channels.