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Othman Khunji is an award winning artist, educator and a dedicated advocate for artists, consistently supporting and nurturing…
How a Qatari designer finds inspiration from nature
You only need to meet Abdulrahman Al Muftah once to understand why he does the things he does. …
How Abdulrahman Al Homaid turns life inspirations into fun board games
Abdulrahman Al Homaid is a board game designer from Qatar who creates games that offer a unique blend…
What does it take to sustain an independent gallery in Dubai?
Tucked away in AlSerkal Avenue in Dubai’s Al Quoz neighborhood, is Gulf Photo Plus (GPP), a community organization…
Leading Qatar’s Creative Startup Hub: Q&A with M7 Director, Maha Al Sulaiti
M7, Qatar’s creative startup hub dedicated to fashion, design and technology, was established by Qatar Museums under the…
How a design student created sustainable solutions for small spaces
A VCUarts Qatar alumna creates modular furniture that is cost-effective, easy to assemble and biodegradable. Shainah Dane Juras…
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,…