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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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Music
Events
Let Everyone Try Being a DJ! KLO Launches Open Decks In Dubai
She wants to create a space where everyone can try playing, free of judgment
by Alexandra Mansilla
15 Sept 2025
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Art
Events
The Boys Are Alright — Or Are They? In Conversation With Jumairy
Former students of Rashid School for Boys reflect on boyhood and adolescence through their art
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Sept 2025
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Art
Photography
Ismail Zaidy: ‘Photography Is Always My Escape From Everyday Life’
See how Ismail depicts Marrakech — in pastel hues, vast skies, soft fabrics, and tender family ties
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Sept 2025
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Travel
Attractions
Hidden Gem At Lake Como: Cozy Winery With Donkeys And Big Heart
Read how what started as a dream — a father-and-son adventure — grew into something more
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Sept 2025
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Music
STR Read
Every City Has Its Own Sound. YOUR ARMY Artists Share What They Hear
Dubai, San Francisco, Lisbon, Manchester — and beyond: what do they sound like?
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Sept 2025
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Movies
Music
Why Are Teens Obsessed With KPop Demon Hunters?
Okay, some adults, too. They are humming the songs and secretly rewatching scenes
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 9–15
Once again, we picked the good stuff — what to see, where to eat, what to listen to
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Sept 2025
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Restaurants
Saudi Arabia
Where To Try Authentic Saudi Coffee In Riyadh
Your guide to the best spots in Riyadh to sip authentic Saudi qahwa
by Alexandra Mansilla
6 Sept 2025
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Fashion
Lebanon
From Vintage To Sunnies: KLO On Lebanese Brands She Loves
We have always wondered where she finds her pieces — so we finally asked
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Sept 2025
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Art
People
Middle Eastern Artists And the Language Of Mirrors
Which artists work with mirrors in their sculptures, and what are they saying with them?
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Sept 2025
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Art
Fashion
Fashion x Art: Why Brands Keep Collaborating With Artists
What goal do brands really chase in art collaborations?
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Sept 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Events
This September In Saudi: What Not To Miss
Saudi is starting the season big. Take the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, for example
by Alexandra Mansilla
31 Aug 2025
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Fashion
Dubai
Who Is About To Own the Runway At Dubai Fashion Week
We have scanned the line-up — and selected the names that genuinely stand out
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Aug 2025
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Interview
Food
Mama And Chef. How Salam Daqqaq Turned Bait Maryam Into a Home For Everyone
The incredible story of how cooking with heart earned four Michelin Bib Gourmand awards
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Aug 2025
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Mental Health
People
How Do Kids Settle In Abroad? Parents Share What Really Happens
We spoke with parents whose children really went through it all to find out what helped and what didn’t
by Alexandra Mansilla
20 Aug 2025
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Music
Interview
Choosing Legacy Over Noise. Interview With Saudi Singer Tamtam
Look how she uses her songs to speak about challenges we all face
by Alexandra Mansilla
15 Aug 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 12–18
From a great dinner to an exhibition with an intriguing name — The Boys Are Alright
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Aug 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Animals
His First Dictionary, His Compass. The Life Of a Camel Herder
The story of how camels shaped a man’s soul and the way he saw the world
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Aug 2025
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Architecture
Photography
Sacred Symmetry: Exploring the Beauty Of Mosques With Mohammed Alim
His work is a true paradise for perfectionists, the kind of images you can’t stop looking at
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Aug 2025
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Art
Her UAE: Inside the World Of Emirati Women Photographers
Watch the magic that happens when these women pick up a camera
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Aug 2025