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Millennial Gulf

Khosh Fkra Reshapes Bahrain’s Media

Khosh Fkra has grown from a podcast interviewing local business owners to a thriving media agency creating content from Bahrain to Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Bader Almadaifa, CEO of Khosh Fkra Media, at the Arab Youth Media Summit in Dubai.

Hamad AlShriaan: The Rising Star of Kuwaiti Stand-Up Comedy

Hamad AlShriaan and the comedians of the Kuwait Comedy Club blend local cultural references with sharp delivery, creating a vibrant atmosphere for Kuwaiti youth.

Hamad AlShriaan performing stand-up. (Credit: Hamad AlShriaan)

Gulf Artists Make a Splash at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale

Guided by the theme “After Rain," Gulf presentations at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale approach ecological destruction, communal healing, and sociocultural change with a sense of hope.

"After Rain," Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2024, installation view: Tiffany Chung, "Energy Policy vol.166: potential CO2 emissions until 2050 by key fossil fuel and coal extraction projects [each>1 Gt] worldwide" (2023), center; Simryn Gill, "Dalam" (2001), left background, on wall; Ade Darmawan, "Tuban"(2019), left background, on floor; Christine Fenzl, "Women of Riyadh" (2023), right background, on wall. Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of Diriyah Biennale Foundation.

Education in Focus: Speculative Horizons’ Photography Project in Kuwait

Through exhibitions, educational guides, and workshops, Kuwait-based Speculative Horizons encourages young Kuwaiti photographers to explore new narratives.

“Evasive Sanctuaries” exhibition by Speculative Horizons. (Courtesy of Saad Alsharrah)

Kuwaiti Rap Duo Highlights Rising Popularity in the Gulf

Kay R and Chunkky Monkky, Kuwait's first married rap duo, deploy trendy Arabic-language lyrics to appeal to Kuwaiti youth.

Art Dubai’s “Encounters” Showcases “Village Vibe” of Emirati Artists

Amid the hundreds of international artists on display at the Middle East’s largest commercial art fair, “Encounters” explored the local art scene and its decades of creative exchange.

Bahraini Photographer Puts Spotlight on Youth Palestine Advocacy

Ahmed Alghasra blends advocacy for the Palestinians with his photography to document demonstrations on social media and amplify youth perspectives on the Gaza conflict.

Wusum Gallery Provides a Fresh Perspective on Doha’s Art Scene

Wusum Gallery, a grassroots creative space founded by an art historian duo, aims to improve Qatar-based artists’ access to global art markets.

“Revolving Rooms” exhibition at Wusum Gallery. (Courtesy of Wusum Gallery)