Interview
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Heaven For Perfectionists: Marwan Bassiouni On His New Show “New Western Views”
Lawrie Shabibi presents Marwan Bassiouni’s first regional show, capturing views through mosque windows
by Sophie She
13 Oct 2025
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Alena Solod, Brand Chef: “I Have Opened 40 Restaurants — And I Don’t Plan To Stop”
The story of a woman Chef in a male-dominated industry — challenging, powerful, and…delicious
by Barbara Yakimchuk
11 Oct 2025
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A Tour Inside the New Chapter Of NYUAD Arts Center With Bill Bragin
From "Othello" to "The Storyville Mosquito" — stepping into a bold new decade of storytelling
by Sophie She
10 Oct 2025
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A Brand With a Loud Voice. Huda Baroudi And Maria Hibri On Bokja
25 years on, Bokja continues to react to the world — turning stories, emotions, and moments into fabric
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Oct 2025
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Aadil Abedi: "Every Stroke Of Calligraphy Carries Memory"
See how an artist works with Arabic script, playing with it but still respecting it
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Oct 2025
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"Some Collections Take Me Over A Year” — Noora Shawqi, Emirati Jewelry Designer
Noora Shawqi on her biggest early mistake, her favourite collection, and the story behind her most special piece
by Barbara Yakimchuk
29 Sept 2025
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Bady Dalloul: “Migration Becomes a Kind Of Rebirth”
See how the artist explores migration with his matchbox drawings and other artworks
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Sept 2025
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Saudi Singer Yazeed Fahad: "I Want To Be the Main Character Of My Own Life"
Yazeed Fahad opens up about his top songs, hidden tracks, and a tough moment on stage
by Barbara Yakimchuk
24 Sept 2025
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The Legacy Carried By Lost Stones: How the Fragmenta Project Was Created
See how the project transforms what was once considered waste into a canvas for imagination
by Alexandra Mansilla
23 Sept 2025
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Cameron Shahbazi, Countertenor: “My Voice Works When Brain, Heart And Lungs Are In Sync”
Late-night rehearsals, a mother’s drive, and a career shaped by the heart — the story of Cameron Shahbazi
by Barbara Yakimchuk
21 Sept 2025
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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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Dima And Tania, L’Atelier Nawbar: "They Laughed At Us — Now They Respect Us"
Sisters Nawbar on their dynasty brand that is breaking the traditional rules of the jewelry world
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Sept 2025
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Three Generations, One Story: Meet the Iran Khanoom Family
The Instagram account born around the beloved grandmother turned out to be the place to share social agenda
by Barbara Yakimchuk
6 Sept 2025
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Standing For Women And Love: Meet Egyptian Photographer Najla Said
A photographer exploring women, religion, sisterhood and society — all drawn from her own lived experience
by Barbara Yakimchuk
30 Aug 2025
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“Flowers in Bullet Holes” — Meet Photographer Ismat Mahmassani
We talked to the artist who decided the best way to preserve Beirut’s crumbling houses was to cover them in blooms
by Dara Morgan
28 Aug 2025
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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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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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The Iranian Artist Whose Textile Art Went Global. Meet Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
See what happens when tribal culture and a love for art shape you from a young age
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Aug 2025
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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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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