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 »
The Emirati Social Media Pioneer Accelerates His Arab Art Advocacy
Join Emerge Eighty-Five in conversation with Sultan Al Qassemi about his life’s journey from famed Twitter celebrity to Arab arts advocate. Read more »
Making Arab Art Accessible
In this interview, the Emirati art collector Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi talks to Egypt Today about his passion for art and artistic cultural exchange, and how art can act as a force that can stand up to fundamentalism. Read more »