Ahead of International Council of Museums event in Dubai, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi notes these sites can help residents ‘understand the places they call home’. Read more »
Articles
The H1-B visa upset is a golden opportunity for Gulf Arab states
With the H‑1B visa programme facing steep $100,000 filing fees, global tech firms and talent are reconsidering the US. What if this disruption becomes a strategic opening for Gulf Arab states to reposition themselves as innovation hubs? Read more »
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: L’institutrice by Gazbia Sirry
Barjeel Art founder Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi looks at the role of the educator in Arab society through a 1954 painting by Gazbia Sirry. Read more »
Collecting Abstraction: Women, Art, and the Numbers Game
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi reflects on his journey in curating art from the 22 nations where Arabic is the official language, focusing on interconnected figures within the diaspora. Read more »
UAE literary heritage shows how much Arabic fiction can offer young people
Stories serve as a vital foundation for shaping and reinforcing national identity, and the UAE is no exception. Like many nations, it possesses a rich repertoire of legends and folklore, yet these narratives risk fading with each generation as the custodians of oral tradition pass on. Preserving and revitalising this heritage while also pushing the envelope of storytelling is an imperative of the present era – one that Emirati writers have embraced through literature. By capturing these tales in written form, they not only protect the nation’s intangible heritage but also fortify a collective sense of belonging across generations. Read more »
Syria after Assad can use its rich history to build a bright future
The overthrow of the Baathist government is poised to have significant repercussions, not only within the country but also across the broader region. Whether these consequences will be positive or negative will depend on the choices made by Syria’s interim and long-term leadership. Read more »