
As we move into 2026, the role of sound in branding has never been more important.
What was once considered a supporting detail has become a central part of how brands communicate, differentiate, and build emotional connection. Sound carries identity, memory, and meaning. It shapes how people feel before they even see a logo.
At MusicGrid, we have seen this shift very clearly. Since our early days, we have had the privilege of working with more than 360 brands across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the wider region. From financial institutions and government entities to retail, entertainment, and national initiatives, each project has reinforced a simple idea: sound is now a strategic asset, not just a creative extra.
In 2025, we helped shape the sound of brands such as Bank Albilad, Alinma Bank, Vision Bank, GOSI, Trolley, Monsha’at, Saudi Press Agency, and Boursa Kuwait, as well as projects for platforms like Shahid Originals. In 2026, our focus is on what comes next.
In 2026, our work at MusicGrid will focus on depth, partnership, and innovation. The goal is to create sound that lives longer, scales wider, and carries more meaning across time and touchpoints.
We are expanding our efforts in four key areas.
1. Immersive Sound and Spatial Music
Sound changes how spaces feel. Whether in retail, F&B, hospitality, or cultural environments, music can guide mood, influence behaviour, and extend brand identity into the physical world.
We are developing curated, location aware music and sound concepts that help brands design the atmosphere around their audiences, not just the visuals. The aim is to turn physical environments into living soundscapes that reflect brand values and regional culture.
2. Artist Partnerships
Sound is not only about branding. It is also about culture.
In 2026, MusicGrid will expand into Artist Partnerships, collaborating directly with regional artists, producers, and composers. These collaborations will help bridge the gap between brand sound and authentic cultural expression.
By connecting brands with artists, we aim to create original work that feels genuine, locally grounded, and emotionally resonant. This is an opportunity to support the regional music ecosystem while building new kinds of brand experiences.
3. Automotive and Fintech Sonic Ecosystems
Cars, digital platforms, and financial products are becoming a new frontier for sound. From interface tones and payment confirmations to in car experiences, there is a growing need for sonic systems that are both functional and emotional.
We are building structured sound ecosystems for automotive and fintech brands that keep experiences intuitive, consistent, and recognisable. The goal is to create audio journeys that feel thoughtful and human, even when the interaction is technical.
4. Long Term Sonic Strategy
Many brands are now ready to move beyond one off sound assets. In 2026, our focus will be on helping clients think in terms of long term sonic strategy.
This means designing flexible systems that can adapt to new campaigns, products, and markets without losing their core identity. It also means aligning sound with brand architecture, growth plans, and regional expansions.
The question we keep returning to is simple: how should this brand sound not just today, but in five years.
The creative landscape in the Middle East continues to evolve at an exceptional pace. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has created space for new types of storytelling, and sound is becoming a core part of that narrative.
Brands are increasingly aware that sound does more than support visual campaigns. It can build trust, reflect identity, and create long term recall across digital, physical, and national platforms.
Our role at MusicGrid is to help translate these ambitions into sound that feels intentional, modern, and culturally grounded.
If 2025 was about momentum, 2026 will be about refinement.
Our mission remains the same: to bring emotion, culture, and innovation together through music. This year, we will deepen that mission through immersive sound design, strategic partnerships, and meaningful collaborations with brands and artists across the region.
To our clients, partners, and creative collaborators, thank you for being part of this journey. Each project adds a new note to the evolving soundscape of the region.
Here is to a new year of creativity, collaboration, and purpose in sound.









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