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Can our fashion choices save the ocean?
As we started researching our new project, we naturally thought a lot about the ocean. Not only the pleasure it brings and the food it...
Jan 286 min read


The curious case of stand-up comedy in Dubai, UAE
A refreshing evening in collaboration with Comedy Kix, a comedy hub of Dubai, which has been nurturing comedic talent since 2019...
Jan 273 min read


Adventure, here we come!
As an artiste of words (journalist and author), I can never emphasize enough leaving the empty notebook and Word document behind for some...
Jan 204 min read


The Unconscious Artistry: An American Artist's Journey in Dubai
When she places her hand down to paint or draw, the hand does the work, she stands unaware. The movement is channeled from deep within as...
Jan 155 min read


Existential Vulnerability: Olia Breva
Fictional Landscapes, a groundbreaking exhibition recently showcased the works of 28 women artists, including Olivia’s work, across five gal
Jan 94 min read


January 2025: Be the backbone for artists
Editor's Note: We aspire to be a free-to-read, share, download, and even print (use your home printer and recycle: a paper printed on the fr
Jan 22 min read


The Golden Ratio in Arabic Calligraphy
The workshop also explored the six foundational styles of Arabic calligraphy: Kufic, Thuluth, Naskh, Persian, Diwani, and Ruq’ah. The...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


The British Council: What's the future of English?
The findings challenge traditional education systems that overemphasize grammar and spelling, calling for a shift toward practical...
Dec 11, 20243 min read


December 2024: Show up and support the arts
We aspire to be a free-to-read, share, download, and even print (use your home printer and recycle: a paper printed on the front can...
Dec 1, 20242 min read


DIFC's 20th anniversary celebrates 40 artists
Featuring more than 70 sculptures by 40 artists from various artistic disciplines and nations, this year’s edition celebrates DIFC’s 20th...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Dubai: Big Bad Wolf 2024 is back, over 2 million books
Changing the world one book at a time: 29th November to 9th December 2024 The world’s greatest book sale, Big Bad Wolf, is back in Dubai...
Nov 28, 20243 min read


The rise of the GCC's film industry
If someone told you that Saudi Arabia now hosts one of the world’s largest film festivals, would you believe them? Welcome to the Red Sea...
Nov 26, 20245 min read
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