Khadija Alkayyoomi
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Khadija Alkayyoomi graduated with a master’s in Arab Studies from Georgetown University in Washington in 2026 and a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Zayed University in 2020. Her research primarily focuses on art and culture in the Gulf and the rest of the Arab world. Alkayyoomi’s previous experiences include working in Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism and interning at the Middle East Institute’s Arts and Culture Center.
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Talli Circle: Traditional Weaving Connects Emirati Women
Talli Circle, a new platform highlighting a traditional Emirati form of weaving, is reconnecting young Emirati women with their culture, heritage, and mothers and grandmothers.
