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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nature’s Palette: Mohammad Alfaraj’s Art Captures the Spirit of Al-Ahsa
Saudi artist Mohammad Alfaraj’s nature-inspired installations draw on his childhood in Al-Ahsa and stories from the oasis town.
The Gulf States and the U.S. Presidential Election
The short-term effects of the U.S. presidential election for policy toward the Gulf region are likely to be minimal, though the most consequential effect may be indirect and long term.
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