RIYADH: The Saudi Architecture and Design Commission hosted a virtual meeting on Thursday for people with an interest in interior design, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event, in which commission CEO Sumaya Suleiman took part, began with a discussion of the commission’s role in regulating the Kingdom’s architecture and design sector. Participants heard that architecture, urban design and planning, and landscape architecture are among the sub-sectors that the work of the organization takes in, along with a number of design fields including interior design, graphic design and industrial design. The meeting also highlighted the commission’s “Al-Murabba” strategy, the aim of which is to establish a renewed and modernized starting point for the Saudi urban and design scenes that transcends traditional boundaries and serves those involved in the sector through the provision of a range of initiatives and programs. The strategy was named after Murabba Palace, which was built by King Abdulaziz in 1937 outside the walls of Riyadh’s old city. Officials also outlined the six strategic objectives of the commission: sector development, increased contributions to gross domestic product, global recognition, sustainability, promoting innovation, and nurturing talent. Efforts to achieve these aims have resulted in the launch of 33 initiatives. The participants were also given an opportunity to share with each other their experiences, projects and aspirations. They talked about the importance of relating each design project they work on to the setting, location and meaning behind it, and about the role of modern technologies in interior design.