In a male-dominated and conservative society like Iraq, Nour al-Janabi stands out as a trailblazer, defying societal norms and breaking barriers as a female carpenter and furniture-maker. At 29 years old, she runs her carpentry workshop in south Baghdad, where she designs, makes, and mends sofas and armchairs, ranging from rustic styles to Louis XV,…
In Egypt, the tabla drum has long been associated with belly dancers and seedy nightclubs, giving it an image problem that professional tabla players are now seeking to overcome. The goblet-shaped traditional drum, an early version of which was found in the ancient temple of the Goddess Hathor in Qena, southern Egypt, has been a…
In a stunning upset, World Cup debutants Morocco secured a spot in the last 16 by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Thursday. The result also led to the elimination of two-time champions Germany, who were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea.Morocco’s victory in Perth propelled them to six points, securing their position as runners-up…
The Guggenheim Museum’s iconic spiral rotunda, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, has long been a venue for significant art installations, performances, and social demonstrations. In a historic moment, Saudi artist Manal AlDowayan was invited by the museum’s Middle Eastern Circle team to present her work at this iconic venue, making her the first artist from…
Saudi artist Ghadeer Hafez has carved a path of artistic excellence that has taken her work across the globe and established her as an ambassador of Saudi Arabian art. Over the past 23 years, Hafez has been at the forefront of the Saudi and international art scenes, making her mark as the first Saudi woman…
Renowned French label Jean-Paul Gaultier is all set to launch its new women’s fragrance, “Gaultier Divine,” next month, and they have chosen the talented actress Yara Shahidi as the face of their campaign. Part-Middle Eastern, Shahidi has made her mark in Hollywood and beyond, and she is known for her activism and support for important…
