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Kurdish + Dutch = CHAMOS: The DJ Duo Blending Two Worlds Into One Sound
From Erbil to Amsterdam — both literally and musically
by Alexandra Mansilla
14 Apr 2025
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Personal Experience: Navigating Healthy Work Relationships
Cracking the age-old dilemma: to be or not to be friends with your colleagues
by Sana Bun
14 Apr 2025
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To Be a Chef: Full Femininity, No Apologies. Interview With Sara Aqel
How a girl from Jordan became a respected, recognised chef — against all odds
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Apr 2025
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Baloo: ‘I Can’t Wait To See Saudi Develop Its Own Signature Sound’
The Saudi scene has grown fast, but is there still something missing?
by Alexandra Mansilla
30 Mar 2025
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The Sound Researcher: Meet Safeya Alblooshi, Sonic Ethnographer
Ever wondered what each Emirate sounds like? Find out in this piece
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Mar 2025
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Who Is Najm, And Why Does He Wear a Mask? The Artist Tells Us Himself
From the bottom to Times Square — the story of a Moroccan artist paving his way entirely on his own
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Mar 2025
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Pablo del Val: ‘Art Dubai Has Always Been About Discovery’
What themes are artists diving into for the art fair we are all eagerly waiting for?
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Mar 2025
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Jamal Masarwa: "Becoming a Well-Known Artist Takes Time, But I Have No Plans To Give Up"
Discovering the journey of a Palestinian digital artist — his highs and lows, big wins, and ambitious future plans
by Barbara Yakimchuk
21 Mar 2025
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'She Didn’t Have Time To Be Scared.' What Does It Mean To Be a Mom?
Stories of two Arab moms who raised big families against all odds
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 Mar 2025
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DJing As a Profession: Is It Finally Taken Seriously?
And why do DJs always have to chase their money?
by Alexandra Mansilla
19 Mar 2025
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Razan Seikaly: “I Have Met So Many Artists Who Deserve To Be Showcased”
The journey of a woman turning her home into a gallery, offering local and international artists a space to be seen
by Barbara Yakimchuk
14 Mar 2025
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Many Facets Of Voice, Many Stories It Tells: Meet Saudi Artist DJ Mubarak
From a guy who started by recording covers and passionately writing his own songs to achieving global recognition
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Mar 2025
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8 Saudi Photographers Whose Work You Need To See
They capture Saudi through its people, everyday moments, architecture, and fashion
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Mar 2025
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Who Is Behind Future Bedouin? Meet the Artist Creating Magic With AI (And Beyond)
Sink into her airy landscapes, where Arabic heritage is seamlessly wrapped in modernity
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Mar 2025
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Fatspatrol: ‘When I Paint Big, I Feel Like a Superhero’
Let us explore the stories Fatspatrol’s murals tell
by Alexandra Mansilla
6 Mar 2025
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Illustrator Of Hopes And Dreams. Interview With Yasmina Keyrouz
And why is Yasmina so obsessed with drawing eyes? Let’s dive into her story
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Mar 2025
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The Artist Who Calls Us To Wake Up: Interview With Karim Jabbari
The intersection of heritage and modernity through calligraphy and light
by Sophie She
1 Mar 2025
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Lana Lubany: From a Big Dream To 49 Million Streams
Diving into the story of rising star — Arabic singer and songwriter whose voice bridges the West and the Middle East
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Feb 2025
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Eva Losada: ‘I Want To Break Past Limitations Fashion Has’
Explore the journey of one of the world's best fashion photographers
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Feb 2025
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DJ MoCity: ‘Owning My Identity: Iraqi, Global, And Unapologetic’
How many hats does DJ MoCity wear? Let’s break it down
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 Feb 2025