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Manal Al Dowayan

Manal Al Dowayan

Photography/Visual arts, Saudi Arabia

Manal is one of Saudi Arabia's foremost artists - her photography has been exhibited across the world and her artworks are part of the permanent collections of the British Museum and the Jordan National Museum of Fine Art.

Yasmeen Abu Amer

Cultural management/Culture and development, UAE

Yasmeen is the Cultural Programme Manager at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai connecting the hotel with local cultural initiatives.

Noor Al Dabbagh

Cultural management/Film/Heritage/Museums/Visual arts, UAE/United States

Noor is a director and documentary producer with interests in art business, Arab and Islamic art.

Sara Al Marzooqi

Education/Journalism/Performing arts, UAE

Sara is an arts educator and freelance journalist working as an Art and Education Manager at Sherjah Ladies Club.

Nadia Al Shamsi

Crafts/Cultural management/Design/Education, Oman

Nadia works at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture Oman. She is a jewellery designer and crafts educator.

James De Valera

James is a DJ, music curator and supporter of vinyl culture, street art and turntablism in the MENA region.

Lana Judeh

Architecture/Heritage, Palestinian Territories

Lana is an architect and restorer at Riwaq, the Center for Architectural Conservation in Palestine, and has extensive experience in large-scale conservation projects, particularly regarding historic centres in rural areas.

Tima Ouzden

Design/Fashion, UAE

Dubai-based designer and cultural producer, Tima is the Creative Director of dXb store, a pop-up initiative showcasing the innovative work of UAE-based designers and artists.

Ibrahim Saif

Culture and development, Egypt/Germany/Oman/UAE

Ibrahim is a cultural specialist and Head of International Relations at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture Oman.

Mohamed Safi

Broadcasting/Communications, Egypt

Mohamed is a radio broadcaster, musician and adventure traveller based in Egypt.

Muftah Abudajaja

Architecture/Design/Urban development, Libya

Mustafa is a designer, urban planner and Founder of the Lybia Cultural Design Centre.

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