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Young Talent Academies, learning platforms, competitions shine bright at Athar Festival

posted on Nov. 06, 2025 at 10:00 amNov 6, 2025

The 2025 edition of Athar expanded its learning tracks with the introduction of new competitions, in addition to its Young Talent Academies (YTA), Future CMO Academy and Maheerah programme.

Athar Academies

For the third consecutive year, Athar Festival returned with bigger, bolder programming that deepened its focus on talent development and industry engagement.

The 2025 edition expanded its learning tracks with the introduction of new competitions, in addition to its Young Talent Academies (YTA), Future CMO Academy and Maheerah programme, an enhanced speaker and mentor lineup across the academies, and deeper opportunities for engagement.

This year’s programme featured three Young Talent Academies (YTAs), tailored to students and early-career professionals aged 30 and under, as well as the Future CMO Academy, a one-day accelerator designed for high-potential marketing professionals.

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