In this Issue
In this issue, we meet with Khalejeis who are breaking stereotypes in their fields, such as Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi, young racers who aim to become the first Emirati women to compete in the male-dominated Formula 1, and Saudi Abdulaziz Al Shuaibi, who has ventured into the expat-filled construction sector of Saudi Arabia and created a name for himself.
Features
The Dubai jewellers making traditional designs trendy again
“Gafla is an Arabic word that refers to the nomad traders who used to travel to other countries to get resources for the region.”
Emirati sisters racing against stereotypes
The teenagers have their sights set on Formula 1.
Abdulaziz Alshuaibi – the Saudi construction worker breaking stereotypes
“There’s still a long way to go to nationalise the contracting sector.”
Ali Al Jaberi: A nose for international success
Creating a perfume is akin to painting, according to Ali Al Jaberi, the self-taught perfumer and founder of the first Abu Dhabi-based luxury perfume brand, Widian AJ Arabia.
Meet the Arab World’s first deaf TV host
How Sultan Al Ameri is challenging stereotypes in the media and everyday life.
The rise of artpreneurship in the Arabian Gulf
We speak to Noor Shamma, the founder of the Postcard Initiative.
Hanan Al Sammak and the pursuit of self-development
An interview with Emirati life coach Hanan Al Sammak.
Arts and Culture
Why we judge people by what they wear
The “bad-kitty” – leopard print – stereotype, for example, is said to be based on the actual mating habits of the leopard.
What’s taking over Kuwait?
We are witnessing a new and colourful cultural wave that is gradually taking over the Kuwaiti scene
Rising above self-stereotyping through art
An interview with self-taught Bahraini artist Lulwa Al Khalifa.
Opinion
Is social media really exposing us to new worlds?
Our personalised news feeds on Google or other social media platforms can encapsulate us into what is known as the ‘filter bubble‘ or the ‘echo chamber,’
Life in transit? Do this
“As a way to ease myself into coming back home, travelling was the first thing of which I wanted to do more.”
Entrepreneurs, don’t quit your job!
Omar Al Busaidy tell us how it all starts at the individual level.
Creative
POEM: Lighthouse
“Remember me as the light of happiness.”
A Saudi lost in translation
“Is this my imagination, or are they actually studying me like I am some foreign specimen under a microscope?”
Travel
Khaleejis you’ve been doing London all wrong!
A Londoner’s guide to London.
Why women-only hotel floors are on the rise
What are hotels doing? They are catering to female guests more than ever.
Doroub aims to change Khaleejis’ travel experience
How Doroub is challenging traveling stereotypes.
The UAE like you have never seen it before
George Rishan shares this exclusive photo series of quiet, unseen sides of the United Arab Emirates
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