Reviving the Tabla: Egyptian Women Percussionists Challenge Stereotypes and Triumph in Music

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…

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Saudi Artist Manal AlDowayan Shines at New York’s Guggenheim Museum

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…

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Yara Shahidi to Front Jean-Paul Gaultier’s “Divine” Campaign: A Celebration of Women and Fragrance

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…

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Empowering Organizational Culture: Moudhy bin Jurais’ Journey in Promoting Values and Performance

Moudhy bin Jurais, the General Manager of Organizational Culture at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, is on a mission to promote the ethos of her work in government and semi-government entities. For her, organizational culture holds immense significance, as it directly impacts the performance of both employees and employers, while also providing a guiding…

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