Caline Malek
How Saudi events company Midwam lifted tourism and leisure experiences to a whole new level
Jeddah-based firm celebrates Saudi culture by leveraging augmented, virtual and mixed reality as well as AI For the 2021 AlUla Dates...
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Caline Malek
Aug 25, 20211 min read
Think local: Meet the young creative pushing Saudi culture into the mainstream
Rayan Nawawi explains how ‘everything has changed’ for artists in the Kingdom Nawawi began to focus on integrating various elements of...
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Caline Malek
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
Jun 13, 20211 min read
A collection of works of female writers of Arab heritage sets out to ‘win hearts, change minds’
A spirited new anthology of poems and stories by Arab women down the ages overturns common expectations of gender ‘We Wrote in Symbols’...
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Caline Malek
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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...
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Caline Malek
Jun 3, 20211 min read
A mentoring platform gives aspiring Saudi designers a leg up in the industry
Princess Nourah Al-Faisal is encouraging and cultivating a generation of local designers She established Nuun Jewels in France in late...
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Caline Malek
Jun 2, 20211 min read
A young Arab chef melds traditional Middle East food ingredients with modern techniques
Solemann Haddad is making the most of his experiences in Japan and roots in Lebanon and Syria’s culinary traditions The French-Syrian...
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Caline Malek
May 11, 20211 min read
Saudi actress Sumaya Rida personifies the zeitgeist of an era of change in the Kingdom
Sumaya Rida is a rising star of Saudi Arabia’s fledgling domestic film industry, empowered by the Vision 2030 agenda Rida wants more...
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Caline Malek
May 3, 20211 min read
How the Arab world can tackle the invisible mental-health pandemic
Egyptian-Canadian Ally Salama wants a culture of mental wellness that speaks to the Middle Eastern mindset With no let-up in COVID-19...
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Caline Malek
Apr 25, 20211 min read
‘Better late than never’: Why the anticipated US recognition of the Armenian Genocide is significant
Ethnic Armenians watching closely for signs of formal genocide recognition by US President Biden Armenians wonder if Ottoman Turkey’s...
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Caline Malek
Mar 15, 20211 min read
An exemplar of Saudi Arabia’s progress in women’s economic inclusion and empowerment
As country director of Serco, Mona Althagafi is in charge of operational delivery of services company’s core offerings The Saudi national...
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Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20211 min read
The Saudi fashion designer inspired by her bedouin roots in AlUla
Jeddah-born Lama Al-Bluwi’s yearning for her heritage has found expression in a remarkable collection Hand-drawn portraits printed on...
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Caline Malek
Feb 7, 20211 min read
Is peaceful coexistence possible in a fragmented, polarized world?
Abu Dhabi hosted the International Human Fraternity Virtual Summit on the occasion of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on February 4...
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Caline Malek
Jan 31, 20211 min read
The Cairo-trained violinist who wants Saudis to pursue their musical ambitions
Saudi violinist Elyas Yaseen dreams of his own music academy in his beloved Red Sea port city of Yanbu The Ministry of Culture began...
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Caline Malek
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Sweet smell of success for Saudi creator of male-grooming products with an Arabian twist
Waseem Sendi, creator of an Arabian beard-oil range, sees no reason why locally inspired brands cannot compete with global ones Sendi and...
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Caline Malek
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Saudi soundsmith Molham blends Arabic rap with Western pop
Artist’s eclectic taste in music speaks to a global upbringing and the Kingdom’s promising concert scene Themes of Molham’s lyrics range...
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Caline Malek
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Saudi photographer Mohammed Jubran’s remarkable journey of self-discovery
Native of Al-Ahsa quit unfulfilling corporate career to pursue his real passion and retrain as a therapist to help others Thanks to a new...
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Caline Malek
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Saudi artist proves disability is no barrier to success
Loss of hearing has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi, now looking forward to her first solo exhibition Saudi...
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Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20211 min read
How a storied Saudi jewelry brand is keeping its sparkle
Farsi has moved with the times to adapt to changing tastes, technologies and business disruptions Sales of luxury items including jewelry...
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Caline Malek
Jan 6, 20211 min read
A Jordanian holistic snacks range sweetens a healthy lifestyle
Karma Bdeir’s snacks company sprang from her desire to satisfy her own sweet tooth in a healthier way The MedShed provides holistic...
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