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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

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Art
Interview

You Should See What He Does With Arabic Letters. Meet Waleed Abodouh

The way Waleed works with Arabic calligraphy is never what you would expect

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Aug 2025

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Art

eL Seed: "I Want The Public To Feel Part Of My Calligraphy"

Speaking with one of the most iconic calligraphy street artists about his biggest projects, identity crises, and inspirations

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Aug 2025

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Dubai

Cultural Code In Motion: Russian Seasons Arrives In Dubai

Festival founder Daria Matsievskaya reflects on heritage, innovation, and cultural dialogue

by Dara Morgan

1 Aug 2025

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Interview
Music

Being Sensitive To the Crowd. Interview With Mitch Oliver

A guy from Montreal who was all about skiing — until one day, he suddenly pivoted and dedicated his life to music

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Aug 2025

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Interview
Art

“Home Is Something That Constantly Shifts Between Past and Present” — Meet Shingo Yamazaki

Hawaiʻi born artist, exhibiting in Dubai until September 1, shares the themes, inspirations, and quiet rituals behind his work

by Barbara Yakimchuk

29 Jul 2025

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Interview
People

Esraa Ehab: ‘The Egypt I See Is More Felt Than Seen’

Read about those unique places in Cairo where you can truly feel the soul of the city

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2025

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Interview
Photography

Through a Bahraini Lens: The World According To Ali Al Shehabi

From family archives to quiet moments by the sea — a journey through memory, identity, and everything in between

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Jul 2025

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Interview

Memory, Language, And a Bit Of Quiet Magic. Interview With Nasir Nasrallah

See how the artist, through each artwork, explores themes of memory, language, and... writes paper letters

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Jul 2025

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Interview

Loud, Bold, And Full Of Volume. Calligraphy With Ibrahim Zaki

Read the story of a calligrapher who created one of the top 100 posters in the Arab region

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

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Fashion
Interview

"Aga Bibi" — an Iranian Brand That Moves With No Map, And No Fear

Talking to Mehrnoosh Shahhosseini — designer and CEO of Aga Bibi — about the brand’s past, present, and future

by Barbara Yakimchuk

19 Jul 2025

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Interview
Art

Hands To Hands: Saudi Women’s Stories In the Project 'Lingering In the Light'

Two artists travelled across Saudi, collecting women’s stories and weaving them into textiles and photography

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Jul 2025

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Photography

Building a Massive Portrait Archive Of Arab Icons. Meet Abdullah Alshehri

He started shooting portraits when Saudi photography was just taking off — and he has snapped thousands since

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Jul 2025

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Food
Dubai

“The Best Compliment Is Seeing Happy Faces At The Table” — An Interview With Dragonfly Chef Biman Rai

From the fastest dish to 300-guest nights — Chef Biman Rai on how do the things run at Dragonfly

by Barbara Yakimchuk

12 Jul 2025

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Art
Interview

Tapestry Of Reflections And Vulnerabilities. Interview With Zainab Alsabba

Installations made from hangers, letters that seem to fall apart — see what stories Zainab tells through her art

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Jul 2025

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Interview
Jewelry

Historical Jewelry Hides Stories. Meet Farah Bastaki, Artist And Jeweller

Discover how history and mythology inspired Farah to launch her own brand

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Jul 2025

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People

Watch Qatar Through Its Artists — See The True Side

Six Qatari creatives who are changing the way we see the country

by Barbara Yakimchuk

8 Jul 2025

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People

Local Female Artists You Should Be Following In 2025

See what kinds of things they are exploring — and how they turn it all into art

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Jul 2025

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Interview

Nostalgia Gone Viral: Meet Niklas Engvall, AI Artist Travelling Through Time

Meet the creator behind those beautiful, nostalgic photos you liked and shared recently

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Jul 2025

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