Developing MENA’s rising stars

Dubai Lynx is committed to nurturing the next generation of creative university superstars 18-25 years to gain a foothold in the competitive job market

Are you a student eager to showcase your creativity? Our competitions are designed to challenge young creatives across the advertising marketing industry in the MENA region. They offer the perfect opportunity for you to compete alongside top young talent from the region.

Winners 2025: Student Creative Competition

Student Integrated Competition

This challenging competition asks students to craft and submit an attention-grabbing campaign using three forms of media in response to the brief set by Balance The Mix.

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Student Film Competition

This challenging competition asks students to produce a 30-60 second commercial, in response to the brief set by Balance The Mix.

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A student takes part in the creative hackathon.

In partnership with Dubai Media City

Creative Student Hack

The student hack in partnership with Dubai Media City allows students to participate in a realtime 24-hour competition. Taking place on 22 and 23 January, 2025 the competition allows them to earn industry-wide recognition.

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Winning the Student competition award was truly gratifying, bolstering my confidence and reinforcing my passion for marketing.

Wadima Aldhaheri

Integrated Competition 2023 Winner & Student

Zayed University

Meet the Student Competitions Jury

Marie-Claire Maalouf (Jury President)

Marie-Claire Maalouf (Jury President)

CCO EMEA

Edelman

Khaled AlShehhi

Khaled AlShehhi

Executive Director Marketing Communications

UAE Government Media Office

Rita Harbie

Rita Harbie

Senior Creative Director

Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai.

Noor Hani Wafa

Noor Hani Wafa

Associate Creative Director

VML KSA

Dennis Silveira

Dennis Silveira

Associate Creative Director

Impact BBDO

Jad Chidiac

Jad Chidiac

Senior Art Director

TBWA RAAD Lebanon

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