Qatari-American author explains the problem with malls in the Gulf
The "mallmentia" effect is one syndrome of "Gulf Futurism," in which GCC nations embrace mass development at the cost of their identities, Sophia Al Maria argues.
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Qatari-American author: ‘You can tell the truth and it will set you free’
In a brief question and answer session, artist Sophia Al-Maria discusses identity issues, the challenges facing young Arab women in the Gulf and the power of education to change perceptions.
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For women’s eyes only: Qatari’s short film sparks controversy in New Zealand
A Qatari-American woman’s art exhibition that is open only to females and small children has sparked controversy in New Zealand among some residents who say that men shouldn’t be excluded.…
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