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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…
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…
Yasmine Idriss, a Saudi woman, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to bike around Iceland’s Ring Road, a nearly 1,400 km road encircling the country. Inspired by a dream, Yasmine saw herself surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in Iceland, and now she’s determined to turn that vision into reality.As the first Arab and Saudi woman attempting…
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to empowering women and promoting their participation in the country’s economic development was highlighted by Iman bint Habas Al-Mutairi, Deputy Minister of Commerce and CEO of the National Competitiveness Center. Her remarks were made during the “Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems” event, organized by the permanent mission of…
