The Evolution of Rolls-Royce Phantom: A New Expression
If we are to name top luxury cars the Rolls-Royce Phantom is firmly rooted in the top tier…
How an Indian-Norwegian designer found inspiration in the crafts of Riyadh
Designer Helena Bajaj Larsen has a unique story to tell, half-Indian, half-Norwegian; she was born and raised in…
Katara Studios: Meet the Qatari studio behind the FIFA World Cup 2022 music and mascot
In 2021, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar-based Katara Studios teamed up to produce the…
Meet the architects behind Saudi Arabia’s first independent cinema
Saudi Arabia prides itself with launching the first independent cinema and audio-visual center designed by Jeddah-based architectural practice,…
What it takes to build creative brands and communities in Saudi Arabia
Brandie Janow is an American based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia since 2008 and can be described as a…
This UAE-based visual artist is merging art, design, and engineering
Julia Ibbini is a visual and mixed media artist of Jordanian and British heritage. Based in Abu Dhabi,…
A Qatari fashion designer’s take on MENA architecture as inspiration
Fahad Ahmed Al Obaidly is considered Qatar’s first male fashion designer. He established his ready-to-wear luxury fashion house…
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…
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…
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…