How Expo 2020 Dubai uplifted regional creative talent
Expo 2020 Dubai, a highly anticipated global event, showcased the innovations and achievements of 192 nations and attracted…
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…
Q&A with Director of Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, Khalifa Al Obaidly
Khalifa Ahmad Al Obaidly is the Managing Director of Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, a platform for the personal…
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…
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,…
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…
British Council and InnovationRCA Develop Creative Businesses in Kuwait
Small businesses in Kuwait are facing immense challenges during the COVID pandemic, where some companies have been forced…
In Conversation with Naser Madouh, Founder and Director of Studio Madouh
Naser Madouh is the founder and director of Studio Madouh, an international firm based in Kuwait that realizes…
Cradling Creativity: An interview with Noura Al Saud, Co-founder of Al Mashtal Creative Space
Saudi Arabia’s narrative is continually shifting gears towards new refreshing horizons. In particular, the creative scene is ever-growing…
Mthayel Al-Ali Talks About How She Launched Her Creative Agency in Dubai
She’s most well known as a social media figure, yet behind her whimsical Instagram feed Mthayel Al-Ali is…