
As AI tools were still finding their place in the creative world, Create., a regional agency known for pushing boundaries, was already making history.
The brief? Bring to life the 600-year-old story of Diriyah’s role in the Hajj pilgrimage – without any archival imagery, relying solely on oral records. What Diriyah had was a vision.
For centuries, Diriyah served as a vital stop for pilgrims journeying to Makkah. But its story – and that of the Imams who safeguarded these routes – had faded from public memory.
With a bold challenge from the passionate team at Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), Create. partnered with Manga Productions to build what history never documented: two full








