Srinagar: Paradise on Earth
By Malika Kaloo
As you land at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, “the paradise on earth” welcomes you with a fresh, cold breeze and mesmerizing views. Amid...
Capturing the Emirati story: How Azza Alqubaisi infuses heritage into art and design
By Shaikha Alshamsi
Azza Alqubaisi is known as a jewelry artist, product designer and sculptor. She is commonly referred to as the first Emirati jewelry...
Heart of Sharjah: A Captivating Journey Through the Emirate’s Past
By Shaikha Alshamsi
In every city, there is a place that serves as its core and embodies the essence of the city, resonating with its...
Draped in Culture: Unraveling the Diversity of South Indian Sarees
By Annalisa Lewis
Imagine you’re in South India, a vibrant, loud, and bustling place, where vibrant traditions intersect with modernity. From the inner gullies to...
An Insider in Both Worlds: A Classroom and a Runway
By Meera Shaheen
“My classroom is my runway,” said Dr. Kurt Mertel, assistant professor of philosophy at the American University of Sharjah. With a bachelor’s...
3 Borders So Close: Art as a Visual Communicator for Third-Culture Kids
By Aleen Anderias
It was Palm Sunday at my local Armenian Church, and we had gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At the ripe...
The ghost town that isn’t – Al Jazirah Al Hamrah
The abandoned town has long been known as a place plagued by ghosts, but the town is filled with years of precious history and...
From the Stage to the Classroom: The Multifaceted Journey of Gregory VanderPyl
By Tala Zoubi
“I was learning the New York life of a freelancer, of an artist, a bohemian,” said Gregory VanderPyl when describing his move...
