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Thinking Green in the Gulf: Creative Approaches to the Climate Crisis
While all climate-focused eyes are on the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai and the formal diplomatic discussions taking place to combat climate change and support...
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As Saudi Arabia adopts policies easing gender segregation in public life, neighboring Kuwait has taken one step in the opposite direction. In September 2023, Kuwait’s Parliament, or National Assembly,...
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Nature’s Palette: Mohammad Alfaraj’s Art Captures the Spirit of Al-Ahsa
Saudi filmmaker, storyteller, and installation artist Mohammad Alfaraj hails from the agricultural and industrial city of Al-Ahsa, a place that has shaped his creative practice both physically and...
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Wusum Gallery Provides a Fresh Perspective on Doha’s Art Scene
January to March is the busy season for the Gulf art scene, and Qatar is no exception. In addition to a multitude of ongoing exhibitions across the country’s cultural institutions, on February 24,...
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Bahraini Photographer Puts Spotlight on Youth Palestine Advocacy
Ahmed Alghasra became interested in photography while capturing daily life and streetscapes in his native Bahrain. Since then, Ahmed has traveled the world extensively and shared photographic...
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Art Dubai’s “Encounters” Showcases “Village Vibe” of Emirati Artists
In early March, Madinat Jumeirah hosted the 17th Art Dubai, the largest commercial art fair in the Middle East. The fair featured digital, modern, and contemporary art; new commissions; conferences on...
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Kuwaiti Rap Duo Highlights Rising Popularity in the Gulf
At a time when Kuwaiti youth are navigating rapid shifts toward globalized economic and social influences, rap duo Kay R and Chunkky Monkky have gained fame as rappers using Kuwaiti lyrics. Kay R’s...
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Education in Focus: Speculative Horizons’ Photography Project in Kuwait
With an interest in local myths and legends, urban histories, and maritime traditions, contemporary Gulf artists are turning their attention to the past. Mashael Al Saie, a Bahraini multimedia artist...
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Gulf Artists Make a Splash at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale
The second Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, which opened in Riyadh February 20, comes to a close in late May after a busy and popular run. Featuring 177 works by 100 international artists, the show,...
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Hamad AlShriaan: The Rising Star of Kuwaiti Stand-Up Comedy
With his wry observations making him unique yet accessible, Hamad AlShriaan has become one of Kuwait’s top comedians, amassing over 12,000 Instagram followers. Hamad’s comedy hinges on his...
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Khosh Fkra Reshapes Bahrain’s Media
In this booming era of content creation and entrepreneurship, the Gulf region has emerged as a hub for social media marketing. Boasting high levels of digital media consumption and prominent...
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Hand Into the Past: Omani Artist Kawthar Al Harthi’s Contemplative Creative...
In the small town of Al Rudhah in Al Mudaybi, Oman, artist Kawthar Al Harthi collects natural materials, debris, and archival objects to create intricate collages and meditative installations. Her...
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“Gentle Porosities:” Mashael Alsaie’s First Solo Show Urges a Tenderness...
Bahraini photographer and installation artist Mashael Alsaie is drawn to the waters of her home country, the stories they tell, and the human relationship to aquatic ecologies. Her work engages local...
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Fablemill: Bringing Stories From the Region to Life
Before the rise of the internet in the Gulf, Millennials remember a time when media consumption was restricted to whatever was airing on television. This content was rarely produced by the Gulf. A...
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