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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...
Caline Malek
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Caline Malek
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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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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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...
Caline Malek
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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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...
Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20211 min read
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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...
Caline Malek
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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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...
Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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Women’s fashion another aspect of change in Saudi Arabia
“Being an entrepreneur and a woman in the Kingdom has been a challenge but it’s going well so far," said Saudi fashion designer Renad...
Caline Malek
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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Confluence of cultures in the Gulf inspires wearable art
Third Culture Co was set up by Shaima Shamsi, an Indian who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old entrepreneur has been...
Caline Malek
Aug 7, 20191 min read
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Sharjah Biennial art exhibitions enrich Gulf's cultural discourse
Sharjah's reputation as a capital of culture is founded on institutions, museums and events. Sharjah Biennial cements its position as a...
Caline Malek
Jun 13, 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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Design is one of the most powerful tools of communication
Find out more on pages 72 to 74 of SilverKris Magazine, Singapore Airline's inflight magazine. Read Article
Caline Malek
Oct 9, 20181 min read
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Middle Eastern Exhibits Take Center Stage at this Year's London Design Biennale
From Arabic calligraphy and Islamic geometry to the tragedy of lost cultures, Middle Eastern exhibits are center stage at this year’s...
Caline Malek
Sep 15, 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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A Pioneering University is Welcoming a New Generation of Change-Makers Ready to Make their Mark
The spotlight is on design because creative people have realized they now have opportunities in this field and new jobs have been created...
Caline Malek
Sep 8, 20181 min read
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29-Year-Old Saudi Designer Breaks Down Barriers Between Fashion and Art
Art meets fashion in these thought-provoking sneaker designs, thanks to a Saudi designer with a foot in both worlds The Nou Project is...
Caline Malek
Jul 21, 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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