Developing MENA’s next generation of stars
If you’re a student in the fields of creative marketing and advertising from MENA, this is your space to take the next best step from academia to professional life.
Student Initiatives
We've built our student initiatives to give the next generation of MENA talent real opportunities to shine. Compete against your peers, learn from industry leaders, and take your place on the region's biggest creative stage.
Gain face-time
WITH BRAND AND CREATIVE LEADERS
Build your network
WITH FUTURE PEERS, COLLEAGUES AND BOSSES TODAY
Take your chance to shine
AT THE DUBAI LYNX AWARDS CEREMONY
Student Integrated Competition
This challenging competition asks students to craft and submit an attention-grabbing campaign using three forms of media in response to a real brief.
Student Outdoor Competition
This challenging competition asks students to produce an Outdoor-led campaign, in response to a brief set by Hills Advertising.
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Lynx Academic Advisory Board
The Academic Board connects senior academic leaders across MENA with the region's most celebrated creative industry platform. A space to exchange insight, shape student opportunities, and bridge the gap between education and industry.
In partnership with Dubai Media City
Creative Student Hackathon
Participate in a curated in-person two-day programme. Day 1 begins with keynotes, panels and workshops from senior leaders in MENA. Participants are then given a brief set by a real brand and work in teams in a 24-hour real-time competition. Present your work live to a panel of senior creatives and marketers who will judge your work live.
20–21 January 2026 at DKP Conference Centre, Dubai
Applications to the Creative Student Hackathon are closed. To get involved early for the next edition, reach out to bonyr@dubailynx.com.
Who can enter
These competitions are open to full-time university students aged 18–25 based in the MENA region, studying creative, marketing, advertising, media, or communication disciplines.
The countries eligible to enter include:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Kenya, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank & Gaza, Western Sahara, Yemen.
Have questions? Contact us at bonyr@dubailynx.com
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