Arts and Culture
Nov 14, 2022
Sandstorm Comics: Building a Local Comic Book Industry
Entrepreneur and creative Mo Abedin launched Sandstorm Comics as a dedicated comic book production studio, educational space, and community site to fill a gap in the UAE’s creative industry.

Oct 11, 2022
Probing Social Pressures With Textiles and Ice Cream
Emirati artist Maitha Hamdan, featured in a UAE Embassy exhibition in DC situating women in the intimate space of the majlis, uses video performance to explore the more public social restrictions imposed on women.

Sep 27, 2022
Contemporary Female Voices in the UAE Art Sphere
On Tuesday September 27, AGSIW and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC co-hosted a panel discussion featuring the curator and artists participating in the exhibition: “While the Coffee Grounds Settle: Stories from Women in the UAE.”

Sep 26, 2022
Qatar’s World Cup and Public Art: Expanding the Field of Dialogue
As Qatar gears up to host the FIFA World Cup in November, Qatar Museums is ensuring that visitors get a taste of the country’s cultural scene through new public art installations.

Sep 6, 2022
Oman and the Power of Music as a Cultural Diplomacy Tool
The Omani hit song “Amatiyah” is promoting Omani culture and heritage to a global audience.

Aug 8, 2022
Sawtasura Captures the Voice and Lyrical Heritage of Saudi Women
Documenting the voice and lyrical heritage of Saudi women, the Sawtasura crowdsourcing platform opens new windows for historians.

Jul 25, 2022
The Meccan Modernist: Hatem Alzahrani, Poetry, and a New Saudi Synthesis
For Saudi poet Hatem Alzahrani, overcoming dualities is essential when understanding his own work and that of other Arabs.

Jul 18, 2022
The Knot: Putting Young Emiratis at the Forefront of Memory Preservation and Storytelling
Founded by an Emirati cultural educator, The Knot reimagines how international visitors and local residents alike can learn about the UAE’s history and traditions.
