The 11th edition of the Vantage Point Sharjah Exhibition kicks off and runs until January 14th 2024, showcasing four artists and one artistic group of photographers all from Asia and Africa at the early stages of their careers. Aisha AlMazmi had the privilege of talking to Jiwon Lee, the Curatorial Department Manager of Sharjah Art Foundation, and also Yashn ... Show More
Nov 11
Launch of ‘Sharjah: The Capital of Culture’ and airport's new home check-in (11.11.25)
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), attended the official launch of the distinguished publication, ‘Sharjah: The Capital of Culture’. In collaboration with Assouline; a global luxury publish ... Show More
12m 9s
Feb 2023
How To Take the Perfect Shot with Rob Irving (14.02.23)
Mikail Atiyeh and Hanny Balkis speak with Rob Irving – a self-taught photographer with 25 years of commercial experience who specializes in people, products, events, and architecture. He believes that the camera is a tool that allows photographers to perceive spaces at a deeper l ... Show More
9m 34s
Mar 2025
EP01: Hoor Al Qasimi x Sharjah Biennial 16 curators
Biennial Bytes Season 2 kicks off with a roundtable between the five curators of Sharjah Biennial 16: Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala and Zeynep Öz. During the conversation, moderated by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, the cu ... Show More
31m 19s
Aug 25
Smita Prabhakar on Ishara Art Foundation & Nurturing South Asian Art in the UAE
<p>We challenge the conventional perceptions of home and identity in a diasporic context and delve into South Asian art. An art collector, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairperson of the Ishara Art Foundation, Smita Prabhakar shares personal anecdotes, including her move to ... Show More
57m 20s
Nov 11
Eye on Abu Dhabi: ADGM at 10
11 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi Global Market is marking 10 years, but what will the next decade look like? We speak to Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, about ADGM’s growth, its role in the UAE’s financial landscape, and what’s next for the capital’s global ambitions.Plus, ... Show More
29m 23s
Jul 2025
Maknana at DAF: Glossary of New Media Art From the Arab World | Ala Younis & Haytham Nawar
<p>Live from Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, we're joined by Haytham Nawar, the director of Diriyah Art Futures, and Ala Younis who co-curated its latest exhibition, which delves into the New Media Art scene in the Arab world. They explore the lack of recognition for Arab names in ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 16
From Radio Star to Gen-X Founder: Lauren’s Inspiring Dubai Story
<p>Imagine leaving behind a 23-year radio career to start over in a new country.<br/><br/>In this episode of Dubai Stars, we sit down with Lauren, a former UK radio presenter who built a unique business in Dubai for kids aged 9–14.<br/><br/>From falling out of love with radio, to ... Show More
27m 48s