It’s a special episode for the coffee lovers as we take a look at the art, the culture and the history of the birthplace of the world’s favourite drink, with a special exhibition that is taking place at Sharjah Heritage Museum. Sally sat down with the coffee master who curated the exhibition,Khalid Al Mullah. Khalid is the founder of the Coffee Museum and N ... Show More
Sep 2020
More Than A Buzz
In our day-to-day lives, it's a drink. But for some people, it is not as simple as that. It's a Sufi's spiritual companion, an Emirati's keeper of tradition, and a Yemeni's connection to his homeland. Today, we dive into three stories about coffee, exploring the tradition, cultur ... Show More
41m 28s
Dec 2023
Zeina Arida and Local Art
A series of conversations with Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and people who have been part of Qatar’s architecture & culture development journey. In this episode, Her Excellency is joined by Zeina Arida, the Director of MATHAF: Arab Museum of Modern Art, in Doha. Zei ... Show More
39m 27s
Oct 2024
Making Arabic Art Great Again | Gaith Abdulla, UAE / Lebanon
Discover the vibrant world of Arab art with Gaith Abdulla, co-founder of Bayt Al Mamzar, an independent gallery and art residency in Dubai. In this captivating episode, Gaith shares his journey from art enthusiast to gallery owner, offering invaluable insights on how anyone can s ... Show More
50m 31s
Sep 2023
Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future: A Conversation with Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori
On this week's episode, we chat with Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, founder of the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) in Dubai. We unpack the importance of preserving the Arab narrative through art, history, enlightenment, and meticulous documentation. The museum aims to promote ... Show More
23m 19s
Aug 2021
E202: Smile You Are In Sharjah. (With Nawar Al Qassimi)
Today we speak with Nawar Al Qassimi, book lover and art advocate from Sharjah Art Foundation. We reminiscence back to stories of growing up in Sharjah, celebrating its contemporary art and culture scene, and exploring new places. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, t ... Show More
41m 58s
