2026

NYX Awards - 2026 Grand Winner Winner: NOB Marketing Solutions

Built by Arms

Entrant Company

NOB Marketing Solutions

Category

Video / Cultural

Client's Name

Misk Foundation

Country / Region

Saudi Arabia

Experience Level

Agency

The “Built by Arms” campaign draws its inspiration from the powerful words of King Salman bin Abdulaziz: “A nation like this was not built by colonizers or foreign powers; it was built by hands.”
It serves as a cinematic tribute to the founding of Saudi Arabia, tracing its journey from Imam Muhammad bin Saud through generations to the era of King Salman. The campaign embodies pride, sacrifice, unity, and faith—reaffirming that the nation’s strength was forged by its own people through hard work, honor, and a deep-rooted cultural identity, creating a fortress that endures for generations.
Founding Day stands as a deeply symbolic occasion in Saudi Arabia, celebrating the birth of the first Saudi state and the timeless values upon which it was built. The “Built by Arms” campaign aligns seamlessly with the cultural and emotional essence of this day, evoking a shared memory of resilience and sacrifice that continues to define the Saudi spirit. Through evocative visual storytelling, it speaks to the hearts of Saudis, reinforcing national pride and honoring the legacy of both leadership and citizens, making its message profoundly relevant and deeply resonant.

Credits

Whizz Film
Mouaz Al Hamami
Whizz Film
Malek Al Hamami
Whizz Film
Nuhail Kusaibati
Whizz Film
Abdullah Al Qusayer
Whizz Film
Abdulrahman Elsingergy
NOB Marketing Solutions
Hadi Al Shibani
NOB Marketing Solutions
Mohamed Al Tammami
NOB Marketing Solutions
Ibrahim Hashim
NOB Marketing Solutions
Abdulaziz Ibrahim
NOB Marketing Solutions
Abdulmalik Al Shibani
NOB Marketing Solutions
Haifa Al Bugami
NOB Marketing Solutions
Omar Saleh
NOB Marketing Solutions
Nair Mostafa
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