Perspective: The State of Local Filmmaking in the Arab Gulf
If I mention regional television shows and music videos, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?…
Le Comptoir Libanais: Tony Kitous and the Flavors of Lebanon in the Heart of London
Tony Kitous, acclaimed restraunteur behind Levant, Pasha and Kenza, wanted to bring his love for everyday Lebanese food…
Saudi Design Week: The First Edition Celebrates Design in The Arab Region
The inaugural Saudi Design Week will taking place between 9-15 February 2014 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The design event…
Q8 Bookstore: A Non-profit Bookstore in Kuwait
We can all agree that collecting books is a healthy obsession, which is why the brand new Q8 Bookstore…
The Illustrious Azza Fahmy, A Leading Jewelry Designer in the Arab World
With an immense passion for design, the renowned Azza Fahmy has cemented herself as one of the…
Arab Stereotypes: Who is to Blame?
The Middle East, a region that for decades, has inspired beautiful stories such as the likes of 1001…
Judging a Book by its Cover? Book Branding in the GCC Today
There are not a lot of questions asked when it comes to new books in this region. Yes,…
Meet The Saudi Triple Threat Fahad AlButairi: Geophysicist, Actor and Comedian
By Ghadeer Al-Otaibi If laughter is known as the best form of medicine, then I prescribe to…
The Great Harrods Exodus by MarpLondon
Using the recent veil ban debate in London as a source of inspiration, designer MarpLondon has created a very…
The Wind Portal by Najla El Zein at the V&A
A dramatic installation of 5,000 paper windmills spinning in the breeze, The Wind Portal by Lebanese designer Najla…
Film Festivals Across the Gulf
In the Middle East, and particularly in the Gulf, film festivals are growing rapidly and are fast becoming…
Ziad Doueiri's Controversial Film The Attack
Ziad Doueiri’s film, The Attack, is currently being screened in the US and has been a matter of…