Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk)

The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) is a non-profit founded in 2011 by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, working to encourage learning and develop leadership skills among Saudi youth for a better future for the Kingdom.

Its programmes span education, entrepreneurship, media, culture and the arts, and technology, through specialised academies, scholarships, incubators, accelerators and leadership tracks. They reach young people at different stages, from school and university students to early-career professionals.

Among the initiatives it convenes is the Misk Global Forum, one of the largest annual youth gatherings in the region, bringing together young leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and changemakers from around the world.

It is based at Mohammed bin Salman Non-profit City (Misk City) in the Irqah district of western Riyadh, a purpose-built city for the non-profit sector housing educational and cultural facilities and event spaces including Al-Malfa Hall.