Why this young photographer captures surreal portraits across Oman
Oman-based photographer Najed Mohmmed first caught our attention on Instagram (@Najed.ph) for her surreal portraits. At 19-years-old, this…
How a self-taught artist in the Middle East became an award-winning composer
Layal Watfeh is a multiple award-winning Syrian singer, composer, and songwriter. She started her career as a voiceover…
A Figurative Artist's Views on Omani Women and Creative Careers
Mays Al Moosawi creates art to find her voice that was buried by culture and traditions. Based in…
‘Proposals for a Memorial to Partition’: Curator Interview
‘Proposals for a Memorial to Partition’ is an exhibition curated by Sharjah-born and New York-based curator, critic and…
How a Qatari Photographer is Preserving Identity through 100 Doors
Qatar-based Buthaina Al Zaman uses her camera lens to explore the remnants of the ever changing architectural landscape…
How I Turned a Passion Project into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
I noticed my clients’ were struggling to find healthy food to stay on par with their dietary goals.…
Outwest: Unlocking analog creativity with modern convenience
We recently caught up with Yousef Al Refaei, one of the founders of Outwest, a trendy Kuwait-based online…
Q&A with Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic AlArabiya, Hussain Al Moosawi
It was my first time visiting the Museum of the Future in Dubai and it so happened that…
Public Art in Sudan & Women in the Revolution: An Art History Major Investigates
This VCUArts Qatar Art History undergrad was deeply inspired by the women of Sudan during the Revolution in…
DIDI Celebrated First Graduates of its Bachelor of Design This Summer
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) offers Bachelor of Design (BDes), the first multidisciplinary curriculum in the…
50U: A Design Publication that Celebrates 50 Years of the United Arab Emirates
Design Book 50U has been published in the year of the 50th anniversary of the confederation of the…
Swiss Artist Pipilotti Rist at NMoQ: Curator Interview
National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), is a vibrant hub that celebrates Qatar's rich heritage and culture. Their exhibition Your…