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Building bridges: Saudi designer Nawaf Al-Nassar discusses the inspirations behind his work
Interior design has a much deeper meaning for Nawaf Al-Nassar than for many others out there. For the Saudi designer, looking to the...

Caline Malek
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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How Canadian-Lebanese architect Samir Saddi is trying to rebuild the Arab world
The Beirut-born architect has dedicated his life to documenting traditional Arab architecture and encouraging others to incorporate...

Caline Malek
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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Al-Nouri Mosque restoration aims to revive spirit of Iraq’s ruined Mosul
The 12th-century Iraqi monument was blown up by retreating Daesh fighters in 2017. The project is part of a $100 million UNESCO-led...

Caline Malek
Sep 25, 20191 min read
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The people behind Dubai’s evolving design scene
While the emirate hasn’t had centuries to develop a visual identity the way cities such as London and Paris have, creatives across Dubai...

Caline Malek
Nov 1, 20181 min read
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How One Modern Conservationist Breathes New Life into Old Stones in the Arab World
Beirut-born architect Samir Saddi on the campaign he is waging to future-proof heritage buildings in the Arab world In 2000, he visited...

Caline Malek
Sep 13, 20181 min read
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Rising Gulf Cities Look to Protect Landmarks
Experts believe the trend is shifting towards preservation rather than demolition Old architecture is defined by local materials, such as...

Caline Malek
Sep 3, 20181 min read
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UNESCO Crowns Dubai as First Creative City of Design in the Middle East
The UNESCO announcement places Dubai within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which has 180 members from 72 countries. ​ The Arab...

Caline Malek
Jun 24, 20181 min read
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