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Lifestyle urban media — united by creativity, elevating community. We bring together diverse voices to showcase the richness of MENA's urban culture. We believe compelling storytelling can inspire, unite, and create positive change

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Alexandra Mansilla

Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso

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Art
Interview

The Geometry Of Feelings: Tarek Elkassouf’s Artistic Journey

Exploring emotional landscape through sculptural forms

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Apr 2024

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Music
Interview

Is Uglymoss Going To Change His Name? Interview With a Rapper

From a parentless childhood, through the rejection of his music, to fame

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Apr 2024

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Travel
Sport

Fitcation: What It Is And Where to Go

Add to your staycation a drop of fitness

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Apr 2024

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Beauty
Lifestyle

How To Cleanse Your Face Properly

Obvious skincare rules you might have forgotten about

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Apr 2024

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Food
Restaurants

Inevident Places To Have Breakfast. Lana Albeik’s Selection

Which one will you pick: being surrounded by croissants, avocado, or Palestinian cuisine?

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Apr 2024

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Interview
Sport

Interview With Evren Ozka, a Man Who Ran Across Seven Emirates

He broke the world record, but he actually hates running. So, why did he do it?

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Apr 2024

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People
Interview

House Of Yanos, the Best Amapiano Experience

How did a small team of musical enthusiasts make everyone fall in love with African sound?

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Apr 2024

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Art
Events

Design Doha: Insights, Predictions, And Impressions

Why the Design Doha Biennale is truly worth checking out

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Apr 2024

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Interview
People

20 years Of DJing. Interview With Shef Codes

From the early days of DJing with CDs to big changes after the pandemic

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Apr 2024

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Art
People

Sara Shakeel, the Artist Who Puts Glitter Everywhere She Can

See cats, dandelions, cities, and food covered with crystals

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Apr 2024

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Art
Interview

Ali Cha'aban And Cèline Azem On “The Fifth Wife” Exhibition

How was it made, and what is the deal with ka'ak?

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Apr 2024

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Attractions
Sharjah

Al Hefaiyah, the Lake Among Mountains

A new destination in Kalba that will leave you in awe with its beauty

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Apr 2024

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Interview
People

Archaeologist With Film Cameras. Interview With Ammar AlBanna

Archaeology isn't just about digging. It is about “reading the sand”

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Apr 2024

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Art
People

Meet Kanyeyachukwu, the Young Artist On the Autism Spectrum

What is he attempting to convey through his art?

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Apr 2024

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Interview
People

How Magazine Covers Are Made: Insights From the Producer

Discover what exactly occurs behind the scenes of glossy magazine shoots

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Apr 2024

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Art
People

To Make Art From Bottle Caps. The Story Of El Anatsui

Ghanaian sculptor who turns discarded resources into masterpieces

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Mar 2024

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Music
Interview

A Treasure Of Egyptian Music. Interview With Dina El Wedidi

Discover all the sides of Nile region music with the perfect guide

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Mar 2024

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Architecture
Heritage

Mashrabiya. The True Significance Of Traditional Lattice

What purpose does it serve, and why is it found almost everywhere?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Mar 2024

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Books
Attractions

House Of Wisdom. The Library You Won't Want To Leave

A place in Sharjah with a massive book collection under a huge roof

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Mar 2024

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Photography
Dubai

Photographers Who Capture the Beauty Of Burj Khalifa

They know all the “good sides” of the tallest tower in the world

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Mar 2024

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