The Art of Making Safeefah: Rooted in the Palm Tree (@IrthiCrafts)
byExploring the traditional Emirati craft of Safeefah making, and how it started and the different techniques behind it, and learning more about what the…
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Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide…
Irthi Crafts Council(@irthicrafts): Developing New Markets
byTraditional crafts pave way for women and creativity. Last February my attendance to an Emirati traditional crafts event initially incited in me an…
The Youth Leveraging the Power of Vulnerability in Open Mic Nights (@BSpace4)
byWhat is the open mic night culture all about? And how is it empowering the youth in today’s world? I was recently invited…
Jameela’s Fixed Gaze on Landscapes (@j_amii)
byJameela Ahli’s affinity for spotting historical locations makes her one of Dubai’s well-known adventurers. My first inclination upon interviewing Jameela Ahli is that…
5 Reasons Why I Would Enroll My Daughter in Sharjah Girl Guides (@ShjGirlGuides)
byWhat benefits can you expect for your daughters once you enroll them in Sharjah Girl Guides? And does it matter for the girls as…
Our Article Competition Winner: Tap-Water Tears
byHow reading and crying on a bus made me appreciate the strength of emotions truly felt. Reading on a bus is an activity enjoyed…
Five More Years
byThe author discusses her personal struggles with eating disorders and her goal to raise awareness. When I was kid, I realized I had an…
In Memory of Mohammad Ali Zainal, The "King of Pearl"
byThe author talks about a Saudi businessman and philanthropist named Mohammad Ali Zainal who made great contributions to the field of education in the…
Middle East Film and Comic Con – @MEFCC 2015
byArticle in brief: the author gives us his review of exploring MEFCC for this year. Last month, I attended the Middle East Film and Comic…