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Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the UAE, highlighting the urgent need for early detection and awareness campaigns. Ghada Sawalmah, an Emirati and CEO of Gargash Hospital, has taken it upon herself to lead the charge in spreading awareness about breast cancer and promoting the importance of early screenings.Ghada…
Gary Lineker, the renowned BBC football commentator and former footballer, was honored with a Sport and Human Rights Award from Amnesty International. He received this recognition for his unwavering commitment to immigration and human rights issues, particularly after he criticized the language used by UK government officials while discussing asylum policy in March.Lineker, aged 62,…
Dubai-based Emirati artist Almaha Jaralla is hosting her latest exhibition titled “Seham” at Tabari Art Space in Dubai, aiming to evoke a warm and welcoming atmosphere in an art gallery. The exhibition features an old-fashioned majlis, complete with floral wallpaper, where visitors are invited to sit and immerse themselves in the artwork.The inspiration for Jaralla’s…
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…
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…
