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Millennial Gulf

IN NARRATIVE: Exploring Urban Gulf Spaces Through Fiction

A Kuwaiti-Bahraini duo engages Gulf architects, designers, and the public in bringing the built environment to life through storytelling.

“Stories in Narrative” exhibition. (Photo provided by IN NARRATIVE)

Expo 2020 Dubai: By and for UAE Youth

Dubai’s Expo 2020 puts young Emirati citizens and residents center stage at the Middle East’s first world exposition.

The Expo 2020 Dubai sign at the entrance of the world exposition site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan.16. (REUTERS/Rula Rouhana)

The Gulf’s New Sound: Indie Music and Global Change

There is a new talented class of musicians in the Gulf states. Their music is a clarion call for personal change along with sociocultural renewal from Jeddah to Manama and New Orleans.

Kuwaisiana performance (Photo by Daniel Grey)

Obaid AlBudoor: An Emirati Photographer Finds Beauty in the Desert Wilderness

A self-taught local photographer explores the region’s hidden gems and captures underrepresented cultural practices.

Shihuh tribe, United Arab Emirates (Photo provided by Obaid AlBudoor)

Gulf States Promote Fitness and Well-Being This Ramadan

During the holy month of Ramadan, Gulf initiatives encourage a balance between traditions of preparing delicious meals and staying fit.

Two men wearing masks due to the coronavirus pandemic work out at a sports club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Latifa Al Khalifa: A Local Curator Showcases Gulf Societies

From collecting wedding photos and exploring the evolution of khaleeji music to using humor to write about how people behave during the holy month of Ramadan, a Bahraini curator brings to light intriguing stories about Gulf societies.

“Bahrain House” at Malja, a Redbull space in Muharraq in 2017 (Photo provided by Too Far)

Revitalizing Yemen’s Ancient Traditions of Coffee Cultivation

Young Yemenis set up coffee startups to bolster Yemen’s agricultural sector, setting the stage for economic recovery and social change.

Photo of Yemeni farmer Mohsen Ali teaching his grandson about ripeness of coffee cherries (Provided by Sabcomeed)

Abdullah Al Bahrani: Bringing Economic Education and Financial Literacy to Young Omanis

Through YouTube videos, podcasts, and innovative educational programs, an Omani microeconomist encourages informed discussion about key issues of diversification and youth employment.

Abdallah Al Bahrani hosts a YouTube series teaching applied economics