Best practices of other states can be a guide to creating an automatic national heritage listing for modernist structures. The UAE must enact laws to preserve modernist architecture, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi argues in this essay. Read more »
Archives for 2017
Louvre Abu Dhabi: The game-changer museum
Soon to open in November 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will be the first universal museum in the Arab world, displaying an expansive array of human culture. Sultan Al Qassemi writes about the positive cultural, social and political influences that the institution can exert upon the arts and cultural footprint of the Arab world. Read more »
Rediscovering life after social media
In this personal essay, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi opens up about the different reasons he decided to quit social media “cold turkey”, to the surprise of many. Read more »
Remembering the Father of Democracy in the Gulf—Sheikh Abdullah al-Salem
Kuwait’s Sheikh Abdullah exhibited the two traits of a great leader; enlightened and effective. More than half a century after his passing, Sheikh Abdullah’s political foresight is still impacting the Gulf. His bold leadership is an example for the new generation in the Gulf, where there is no lack of ambition. Read more »
Sultan Sooud al-Qassemi: the Twitter Giant Who Fell Silent
An insightful assessment of Sultan’s decrease in activity on social media platforms within the context of current affairs in the GCC. Read more »
21st Century Diplomacy
In this article for Emirates Diplomatic Academy, Sultan Al Qassemi describes the contribution that Emirati art has made to the UAE’s cultural diplomacy and soft power. Read more »