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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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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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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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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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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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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