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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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Interview
Art

A Story Of a Man Who Collected Over 12,000 Objects. Told By Ohida Khandakar

Ohida, an artist from Kolkata, created a film about the collection and shared it with the world

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Jan 2025

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Interview
People

Let Us Play Music In Unexpected Places! Interview With Chloe Barakat, aka KLO

From violin classes to DJing around the world and creating sudden gigs

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Jan 2025

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Music
People

Omar Gamal: ‘Arabic Producers Are Bridging East And West In the Music Scene’

The founder of Hence, Management on the role of local artists on the global stage today

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Jan 2025

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Cinema
Interview

Nayla Al Khaja, the Film Director: ‘All My Movies Are About Mental Health’

And what does it mean to be the UAE’s first female director?

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Jan 2025

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Music
Festivals

A New Chapter Of Oasis Festival Is Cooking. Interview With Marjana Jaidi

A look at what is next for the festival after its final edition this year

by Alexandra Mansilla

19 Dec 2024

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Music
Interview

Chaotic Sound Of Egypt. Interview With Timmy Mowafi, MO4 Network

Is it true that interest in Egyptian music is on the rise? If so, why?

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Nov 2024

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Interview
Music

How IMS Came To Dubai. Interview With Pete Tong

Find out how the co-founder of IMS describes the sound of the region, Dubai, and Beirut in words

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Nov 2024

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Music
Entertainment

Songs For Every Life Moment. Chosen By Parvané

Save these tracks and pull them out for just the right moment in life

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Nov 2024

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Interview
Technologies

Blinding Lights: Meet Sila Sveta — Magicians Behind Iconic Events Worldwide

The creative force behind many of the shows you have definitely seen — from concerts of The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Drake, to so much more

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Nov 2024

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Music
People

A DJ From New Zealand Comes To Dubai. Meet Eden Burns

What is the mystery behind the characters on Eden’s record covers?

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Nov 2024

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Music
People

Videos Of Mainline Magic Orchestra To Watch Before the Crowd Test Festival

And remember: everything the guys do is not just about music but also about having fun

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Oct 2024

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Interview
People

Mischief Managed. Interview With Mainline Magic Orchestra

Discover the music collective that turns all of their performances into a joke

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Oct 2024

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Music
Events

The Story of Boogie Box, Ending This Year. Interview with Hassan Alwan

How did it all begin, and why is Boogie Box coming to an end?

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Oct 2024

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Sport
Fashion

Which Sneakers To Choose For Long-Distance Running

Meet the running shoes that will make your runs easier. All tried and tested

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Oct 2024

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Art
Events

Exhibition To See: Hermès Heritage “In Motion” At the National Museum Of Qatar

Admire how the brand has been in constant motion since the very first day its story began

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Oct 2024

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Interview
Music

Suzanna, aka Bazzzuk: ‘My Love For Electronic Music Started With Prodigy’

How the DJ you all know unexpectedly became a DJ — simply out of a pure obsession with music

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Oct 2024

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Art
Architecture

What Barriers Do We Face Daily? Tarek Elkassouf’s New Sculptures Have the Answer

The 29 sculptures are displayed in The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation’s Sculpture Garden and tell a special story

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Oct 2024

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Interview
Books

To Create a Book Designed Like an Instagram Feed. Interview With Purva Grover

Why write a book like that when there is Instagram?

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Oct 2024

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Art
Attractions

New Design Destination: Mena Casa In Beirut

Attention all furniture lovers! A 1,100-square-metre haven is about to open for you

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Oct 2024

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Events
Dubai

The Sandy Times Crowd Test — First Art And Music Festival

Mark your calendars: November 16th at Monkey Bar — this is the party Dubai has been waiting for

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Oct 2024

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