In This Issue
We want this issue of Sekka to be: a source of hope for you, our readers. In our current world of distressing and heartbreaking news, we wanted our first issue since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis to focus on the good things that are happening in the Gulf region, and to breathe hope and optimism into your lungs.

Letter from the Editors
Features
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi on the power of words
Words have the ability to change minds – something Sheikha Bodour knows and is an arbiter of.
Humood Al Khudher: The Kuwaiti artist uplifting us through music
“My ultimate big goal is to create a platform and help produce songs for other artists who would sing meaningful, positive songs.”
Meet the woman shaping Sharjah’s museums
Manal Ataya is responsible for managing and developing 16 museums in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Rashed Al Nuaimi : A musical star in the making
How Rashed Al Nuaimi went from crooning on Instagram to performing in the home of American musicals.
Dana Al Ali: The Emirati conquering mountains
‘Keep moving forward’ is a motto emblazoned in Danah’s mind.
Hassan Meer: The artist helping shape Oman’s contemporary art scene
Hassan Meer is making a name for himself in the country’s growing art scene.
Game Changers
Sara Al Asfoor: The entrepreneur behind Muscat’s Saturday Market
What started as a project with her children at home, turned to one of Muscat’s most popular weekend spots.
11 Emirati entrepreneurs you should watch
Meet these forces.
Arts and Culture
What do you know about the women of Arabia?
“They brought life into the Peninsula.”
How mothers define the Ramadan table
There is a deep connection between mothers and the Ramadan table.
Opinion
Misinformation in the time of Corona
This crisis paves the way for word-of-mouth rumors and speculation to spread like wildfire.
Travel
8 quaint Gulf destinations to visit after lockdown is over
We give you a photo tour inside these charming destinations.