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HAMEX: From a Small Town In Iran To Millions Of Listeners Around the World

The story of Iranian pop star HAMEX: his childhood, music journey, unique style, and big plans

by Barbara Yakimchuk

31 May 2025

Sport

‘A Piece Of Wood Changed My Life’: The Story Of Mark Issa

How picking up a skateboard at a young age became the turning point for Mark — shaping the direction of his life

by Alexandra Mansilla

30 May 2025

Food

Restaurants

Changing the Mindset Around Filipino Cuisine. Meet Chef JP Anglo

What steps is he taking to make this happen? And where is Kooya Filipino Eatery moving to?

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 May 2025

Fashion

Rhea Jacobs: 'Being a 5'2 Brown Girl Doesn't Make Your Dreams Any Less Valid'

Marie Claire, Vogue Arabia, BAZAAR — Rhea is on them all. Discover the story behind her success

by Barbara Yakimchuk

24 May 2025

8 Local Creatives From Oman Shaping the Scene

Omani creatives are shaping the Sultanate's budding art scene in 2025

by Iffat Nawaz

23 May 2025

ALAY: 'I Hope We Reach a Point Where DJs Aren’t Labelled By Gender'

Just five years ago, ALAY wasn’t even a DJ, and now she is being called one of electronic music’s rising stars

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 May 2025

‘People Always Feel Something About Our Work — Love Or Hate.’ Meet Masquespacio

Explore Masquespacio’s creations — you will instantly want to go see these places for yourself

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 May 2025

Fashion

From Numbers To Seams: About Shreya Juneja

Another good example of what it means to take a leap of faith and follow your dreams

by Sahira Dharamshi

19 May 2025

The Spirit of Jebel Jais: Yoshi’s Live Performance at Mira Coral Bay

Yoshi honours Jebel Jais in a live art performance at the Mira Coral Bay launch

by Sophie She

19 May 2025

Saudi Arabia

5 Emerging Saudi Artists Redefining Contemporary Culture

In the swirling vortex of tradition and modernity, a new wave of Saudi artists is redefining the Kingdom's cultural landscape

by Iffat Nawaz

19 May 2025

From Bali To Botanique: Jenna Bitar’s Immersive Art Awakening Dubai’s Summer

What began as a casual conversation between two creatives has blossomed into Botanique, a lush, multisensory art experience redefining how Dubai embraces summer

by Sofia Brontvein

16 May 2025

Photography

‘I Should Proudly Reflect My Roots’. The Story Of Ces, a Visual Wizard

This artist and designer from Istanbul blends Turkish authenticity with modernity. And it is going viral

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 May 2025

Woven Histories: A Contemporary Take On Al Sadu By Maisoon Al Saleh

Paying homage to Emirati heritage at Mira Coral Bay grand opening

by Sophie She

15 May 2025

Cars

Drive Like a Goddess: Meet Arabian Gazelles, the All-Women Supercar Club

See how the Middle East’s first all-women supercar club is changing perceptions of women in motorsport

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 May 2025

Technologies

What Makes Good Sound And What Does It Really Depend On? Let’s Dive In

The founder of Tonefarm, the first UAE-based sound system manufacturer, explains it

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 May 2025

Ghassan Kayed, Burgers & Hoodies: ‘I Want To Put Our Region On the Global Radar’

Discover how the agency seeks to achieve its goal through the means of storytelling

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 May 2025

Sport

Women’s Football In the UAE. Interview With Nouf Al Anzi, the Captain

From her sports journey to her first crisis and everyday routine — meet Nouf, the captain of the UAE Women's National Team

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 May 2025

From Canvas To Camera: 5 Artists From Kuwait To Know

The works you need to see — from photos of Kuwaiti coastlines to sculptures tackling the environmental toll of oil

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 May 2025

Painting the Wounds Of a City And a Self. Interview With Azin Zolfaghari

The Iranian artist who captures the absence of human presence in urban life

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 May 2025