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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…

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…

Syrian Refugee Releases Debut Album with His Violin

When leaving their homes, families and friends to escape war-torn countries, refugees take only what…

5 Instagram accounts that capture the culture of the Middle East

1. Everyday Middle East @everydaymiddleeast Everyday Middle East is one of a series of ‘Everyday’…

Into the Jungle

6,000 migrants live in the bitter cold limbo of the Calais ‘Jungle.’ Volunteering there this…