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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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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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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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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
H11235: ‘Street Art Has a Unique Power You Don’t Get On Canvas’
See how a street artist from Nepal is changing the world of street art
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Jul 2025
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8 Fashion Influencers From UAE Leading Regional Trends
How fashion influencers like Amany Fawzi and Soha Taha are redefining trends. Get inspired by Dubai's top style
by Iffat Nawaz
30 Jun 2025
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Hidden Egypt: Stories And Places You Have Never Heard Of — Mashaweer By Sara
Talking to someone who has explored every corner of Egypt
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Jun 2025
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The Art Born From Healing. Interview With Faissal El-Malak
Step inside a surreal yellow room and discover the stories behind Hermès’ window sculptures
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Jun 2025
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Omar Almahri: “I Was Skipping Classes Just To Go Out And Shoot.”
The story of a 23-year-old director sharing his childhood dreams, favourite and toughest shoots and personal challenges
by Barbara Yakimchuk
20 Jun 2025
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You Have Heard His Voice — But Never Seen His Face. Meet Elie Iskandar
Heard Morgan Freeman, Optimus Prime, or David Attenborough in the UAE? Odds are, it was Elie
by Alexandra Mansilla
20 Jun 2025
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7 Local Artists In UAE You Should Know In 2025
From the artists you already know to the ones you are meeting for the first time
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Jun 2025
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Bedouins Who Race Camels: A Journey Through Tabuk
See how people and camels share daily life through care, celebration, and moments of sadness
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Jun 2025
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Birdwatchers: Why Do People Passionately Observe Birds?
And is birdwatching only about binoculars and notebooks?
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Jun 2025
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The Deepfake Dilemma: How AI Is Rewriting Celebrity Reality
Scandals are spreading, reality is bending — and celebrities are caught in the crossfire. How is the world reacting to the new deepfake dilemma?
by Dara Morgan
12 Jun 2025
‘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
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"A City Where Everyone Has a Story": How a Book About Dubai Was Born
Forty real stories. Forty different lives. Together, they make Dubai what it is
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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