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Discover the world of bellydance in London

By Sophia Furber Which city would you visit if you wanted to learn all about…

5 Instagram accounts that show what life in Iraq is really like

Since 2003, most of the stories and images coming out of Iraq have been of…

Leena Al Ayoobi – The Bahraini Artist Recreating The Image Of Women In The Gulf

Contrary to common stereotypes, there was a time when bright colours reigned in the Arabian…

Art as a means of recovery for the Yezidi women who escaped ISIL

Last summer, the Yezidis of northern Iraq marked the third anniversary of the attempted genocide…

Samira Al Yaqoubi: The Jewel of Muscat

Artists have long been known to bring culture to life through their work. This is…

6 reasons why you need to visit Istanbul NOW

The number of tourists travelling to Turkey has drastically declined over the last two years.…

Shift – 3 Female Saudi Artists Reflect On Their Changing Culture In A London Exhibition

Since the discovery of oil in the 1930s, life in Saudi Arabia has changed beyond…

The Omani Designer Bringing Khaleeji Style to the World

Omani business graduate Amal Al Raisi found a career in fashion totally by accident while…

The Omani fitness coach challenging culture through handstands

He places his hands on the floor of the coffee shop, manoeuvres a little upside…