Deutsche Bank to Support Special Needs Children’s Programs at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026
Deutsche Bank is pleased to announce its partnership with the Diriyah Biennale Foundation (DBF) as the Special Projects Partner for the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s global commitment to culture, creativity, and accessible education.
As part of this partnership, Deutsche Bank will support a dedicated schools‑focused initiative designed to bring meaningful artistic experiences to special needs children. Developed by the Foundations Public Programs team, the program will offer tailored creative workshops that promote hands‑on exploration, imaginative expression, and inclusive participation. Facilitated by trained educators and supported by university volunteers, each workshop will provide a safe and inspiring environment for students to engage with contemporary art in ways that suit their abilities and interests.
The Biennale, now in its third edition, will take place across the JAX District of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together leading artists, immersive installations, performance programming, and public learning over twelve weeks.
The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale has rapidly become one of the Kingdom’s most influential cultural platforms, gathering global and local artists, curators, and thinkers to explore themes that connect audiences across generations. Building on the success of earlier editions, which welcomed over one million visitors and delivered more than 1,000 public programs—the 2026 edition will expand across the JAX District, offering immersive exhibitions, outdoor installations.
Deutsche Bank has a long and distinguished history of supporting the arts, championing programs that enable broad participation and foster creative dialog. From global art collections and education programs to community partnerships, the Bank’s cultural engagement is rooted in the belief that creativity strengthens societies and inspires progress. Supporting the Biennale’s special needs schools program extends this legacy within a cultural ecosystem that continues to grow and shape new opportunities for young people across the Kingdom.
Commenting on the partnership, Jamal Al Kishi, Chief Executive Officer for Middle East and Africa at Deutsche Bank, said: “Supporting educational programs for special needs children at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale reflects our commitment to the art scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to fostering inclusive access to creativity. We are honored to contribute to an initiative that empowers young people to explore their potential and to participate in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape.”
Highlighting the significance of this partnership, Aya Al Bakree, Chief Executive Officer of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, stated: “We are delighted to partner with Deutsche Bank on this meaningful initiative, which exemplifies how collaboration between cultural institutions and the private sector can drive positive social impact. Providing tailored learning experiences for children with special needs reflects our belief that art is a powerful tool for empathy, understanding, and inclusion. This partnership supports our ongoing mission to expand access to the arts and contribute to realizing the Kingdom’s broader cultural vision under Vision 2030.”
This partnership reinforces Deutsche Bank’s support for Saudi Arabia’s cultural and social ambitions. It also builds on last year’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Culture to advance cultural exchange and develop artistic talent, reflecting the Bank’s deep dedication to the Kingdom.
This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they include statements about our beliefs and expectations and the assumptions underlying them. These statements are based on plans, estimates and projections as they are currently available to the management of Deutsche Bank. Forward-looking statements therefore speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could therefore cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Such factors include the conditions in the financial markets in Germany, in Europe, in the United States and elsewhere from which we derive a substantial portion of our revenues and in which we hold a substantial portion of our assets, the development of asset prices and market volatility, potential defaults of borrowers or trading counterparties, the implementation of our strategic initiatives, the reliability of our risk management policies, procedures and methods, and other risks referenced in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Such factors are described in detail in our SEC Form 20-F of 13 March 2025 under the heading “Risk Factors”. Copies of this document are readily available upon request or can be downloaded from www.db.com/ir.
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Deutsche Bank is pleased to announce its partnership with the Diriyah Biennale Foundation (DBF) as the Special Projects Partner for the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s global commitment to culture, creativity, and accessible education.
As part of this partnership, Deutsche Bank will support a dedicated schools‑focused initiative designed to bring meaningful artistic experiences to special needs children. Developed by the Foundations Public Programs team, the program will offer tailored creative workshops that promote hands‑on exploration, imaginative expression, and inclusive participation. Facilitated by trained educators and supported by university volunteers, each workshop will provide a safe and inspiring environment for students to engage with contemporary art in ways that suit their abilities and interests.
The Biennale, now in its third edition, will take place across the JAX District of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together leading artists, immersive installations, performance programming, and public learning over twelve weeks.
The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale has rapidly become one of the Kingdom’s most influential cultural platforms, gathering global and local artists, curators, and thinkers to explore themes that connect audiences across generations. Building on the success of earlier editions, which welcomed over one million visitors and delivered more than 1,000 public programs—the 2026 edition will expand across the JAX District, offering immersive exhibitions, outdoor installations.
Deutsche Bank has a long and distinguished history of supporting the arts, championing programs that enable broad participation and foster creative dialog. From global art collections and education programs to community partnerships, the Bank’s cultural engagement is rooted in the belief that creativity strengthens societies and inspires progress. Supporting the Biennale’s special needs schools program extends this legacy within a cultural ecosystem that continues to grow and shape new opportunities for young people across the Kingdom.
Commenting on the partnership, Jamal Al Kishi, Chief Executive Officer for Middle East and Africa at Deutsche Bank, said: “Supporting educational programs for special needs children at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale reflects our commitment to the art scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to fostering inclusive access to creativity. We are honored to contribute to an initiative that empowers young people to explore their potential and to participate in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape.”
Highlighting the significance of this partnership, Aya Al Bakree, Chief Executive Officer of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, stated: “We are delighted to partner with Deutsche Bank on this meaningful initiative, which exemplifies how collaboration between cultural institutions and the private sector can drive positive social impact. Providing tailored learning experiences for children with special needs reflects our belief that art is a powerful tool for empathy, understanding, and inclusion. This partnership supports our ongoing mission to expand access to the arts and contribute to realizing the Kingdom’s broader cultural vision under Vision 2030.”
This partnership reinforces Deutsche Bank’s support for Saudi Arabia’s cultural and social ambitions. It also builds on last year’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Culture to advance cultural exchange and develop artistic talent, reflecting the Bank’s deep dedication to the Kingdom.
For further information, please contact:
Deutsche Bank AG
Press & Media Relations
Mohanad Nahas
E-Mail: mohanad.nahas@db.com
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Disclaimers and disclosures
This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they include statements about our beliefs and expectations and the assumptions underlying them. These statements are based on plans, estimates and projections as they are currently available to the management of Deutsche Bank. Forward-looking statements therefore speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could therefore cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
Such factors include the conditions in the financial markets in Germany, in Europe, in the United States and elsewhere from which we derive a substantial portion of our revenues and in which we hold a substantial portion of our assets, the development of asset prices and market volatility, potential defaults of borrowers or trading counterparties, the implementation of our strategic initiatives, the reliability of our risk management policies, procedures and methods, and other risks referenced in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Such factors are described in detail in our SEC Form 20-F of 13 March 2025 under the heading “Risk Factors”. Copies of this document are readily available upon request or can be downloaded from www.db.com/ir.