Madinah | 26 Muharram 1447 AH – July 21, 2025

The “Madinah Stage” in the Prophet's city held a memorable closing ceremony for its development program, organized by the Atfal Taibah Association under the patronage of the Madinah Charitable Society, with the final event crowning the winners of the public speaking and oratory competition after weeks of rivalry and training in an environment designed to spark creativity.

“Madinah Stage” is one of the leading initiatives in developing language and communication skills, focused on building participants' self-confidence and enabling them to stand before an audience and express themselves professionally, under the supervision of a select group of trainers and specialists in oratory and public speaking.

At a Glance

  • 1st place: Ruba Al-Alawni — SAR 7,000
  • 2nd place: Zainab Abbas — SAR 5,000
  • 3rd place: Shawq Al-Shaabi — SAR 3,500

The closing ceremony was attended by a number of families, specialists and interested guests, amid a festive atmosphere blending talent, culture and community support.

A platform for raising an articulate, aware generation. Project manager Sarah Al-Haidari said the program is part of a broader vision to build a generation equipped with tools of influence, fluent in using language as a means of expression and positive change, noting that the training environment the initiative provided gave participants a distinctive experience combining empowerment and development.

The nonprofit sector's role in nurturing talent. “Madinah Stage” highlights the role of the nonprofit sector in honing the skills of the rising generation through educational and interactive initiatives that reinforce positive values, self-confidence and leadership spirit, and help prepare young people for influential roles in society.

Organizers expect the experience to feed into future editions of the program and expand its geographic reach, giving more young men and women across the Kingdom the chance to benefit from this inspiring model.