Art Ambassador

Mr. Aloyse DIOUF is a Cultural Affairs Advisor who has worked at the Ministry of Culture of Senegal. He has held several positions within his country’s cultural administration, including that of Director General of the Senegalese Decorative Arts Manufactories from March 2015 to March 2024, serving in this capacity for nearly ten years. With extensive […]

Fedia Khalfallah is a Tunisian singer and oud player based in Abu Dhabi. She holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and is a professor of computer science at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, combining an academic career with an active artistic practice. Co-founder of Duo Mediterraneum, she develops musical projects that celebrate Mediterranean cultures and Francophonie

Saqib Majeed Sheikh is a visionary entrepreneur, global logistics strategist, and business diplomat, Mr. Saqib Majeed Sheikh brings over 32 years of experience in shaping international freight forwarding, aviation, and cross-border trade. As Director of Rapid Cargo Pvt Ltd, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a trusted international logistics partner,

Muzaffer Asli Ramphul is an entrepreneur driven by a deep passion for art, culture, and design, seamlessly blending creative vision with strategic execution. With a refined aesthetic sensibility, she is dedicated to creating platforms where artistry and business intersect, empowering creators and brands to express, expand, and evolve globally. As the Founder of Paradise Consultants,

Olga Balakleets, Founder and CEO of Creative Women Platform, is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning concert pianist and visionary entrepreneur, recognised for her leadership in global cultural and philanthropic initiatives. She is also the founder of Venus Global Events, a London-based company that produces high-profile events at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Dubai

Hanouf Saad AlMonaifi — Researcher in History of Art and Museum Studies, academic, and Kuwaiti visual artist. She holds a Master’s degree in History of Art and Museum Studies from Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. She serves as Kuwait’s Ambassador for the “SDGs Through Arts” initiative under UNESCO and is a Board Member – Sorbonne

Meet Humera Ali, a passionate and dedicated artist with over a decade of experience. Working primarily with acrylics and watercolors, Humera’s art is deeply rooted in the Impressionist style. Her work goes beyond aesthetics, focusing on the crucial theme of environmental conservation. Through her art, she aims to inspire viewers and spread a powerful message

Tahira Fida is an artist and writer based in Muscat. She holds an MA in Visual Arts from the UK and has collaborated with both Omani and European artists through numerous workshops. Her work has been showcased in many national and international exhibitions, earning her several awards and recognition in the art community. Recently in

Majo Portilla is an internationally acclaimed artist based in the Netherlands, renowned for infusing her Latin heritage into her vibrant and eclectic works. Her portfolio encompasses abstract, contemporary, and figurative styles, each piece delivering a powerful artistic statement. Across her illustrious career, Majo has received numerous prestigious international awards that celebrate her colorful and bold

Clipse Teean (Mbolatiana Lalaniaina Raoilison) is a street artist. She expresses herself through graffiti, while maintaining a close relationship with the visual arts and design. After studying Urban Planning at the University of Antananarivo from 2001 to 2006, she became a self-taught graffiti artist and explored the artistic possibilities of this medium. Clipse Teean enjoys

Alisa Teletović, born in Banja Luka in 1974 and raised in Mostar, discovered abstraction at age 11 and held her first solo exhibition at 15. Following the outbreak of war, she moved to Austria and later emigrated to Australia in 1994. Over 17 years there, she built her reputation as an independent artist, exhibiting widely

Lara Darwich is a certified IIN Health Coach specializing in Therapeutic Art Life Coaching. With years of experience as a Managing Director in the business sector, she rediscovered her passion for the arts in 2020. As a board member of ZeeArts. Lara actively contributes to the SDGs through Arts initiative by ZeeArts Gallery, held under

Eko LSA is a visual artist and street artist based on Réunion Island. A pioneering figure of local graffiti since the 1990s, he has developed a distinctive universe of mask-like faces he calls his b-boys. Working on both canvases and large-scale murals, he explores the tension between writing and drawing, the visible and the invisible,

Fides Linien, a Fine Artist with a Master Class degree from the Dresden University of Fine Arts, specialises in hand papermaking and hand screen printing. Her Fibre Art and Paper Couture, which she refers to as ‘CartaStaminea’, are created using a variety of self-made papers and inlays of yarn. This technique, developed by Fides Linien,

My name is James Castel, and I come from Rodrigues—more precisely, from the small coastal village of Baie aux Huîtres. I am a self-taught artist who has been painting since 1977, though my passion began much earlier. As a child herding sheep in the hills, I would draw inspiration from the surrounding landscapes and sketch

Silvia Salvagno is a nomadic visual artist based in Switzerland. Originally from Argentina, she has spent more than two decades living across different countries, a journey that profoundly shapes her artistic language. Working primarily with oils and watercolors, she explores themes of ephemerality, impermanence, and the fragility of life. She studied Painting and Art History

Abeer is an award-winning Iraqi artist based in Dubai with a Mechanical Engineering degree. She combines technical precision with creativity, having exhibited internationally in Italy, South Korea, France, and Austria. Her works are part of the UN’s art collection, and she showcased her art at Expo 2020 Dubai. Abeer has received multiple accolades, including the

Mahfuza Beauty is an artist, art teacher, writer, and curator of the international artist group ‘Jim Matthew Art Network. She is also a member of Bangladesh Charushilpi Sangsad, Blue Line Gallery in Roseville, CA, USA, and Aceart gallery and MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1997, she completed her master’s

Christine lives and works in Seychelles, a nation defined by its rich multicultural heritage. With over 30 years of experience in education, she currently serves as Director of the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design (SIAD), the country’s sole institution dedicated to visual arts education. In this role, she has championed the advancement of arts

Daniella is an Art and Design Educator (B.Ed. Hons in Visual Arts) and a registered Mauritian Visual Artist renowned for her distinctive finger-painting technique. Rejecting conventional brushes, she uses her fingers as natural instruments, transforming them into powerful channels of creative energy. Through this unique process, she connects mind, body, and spirit, achieving a mindful

Zaahirah Muthy is a Mauritian-born, Dubai-based artist, curator, and activist whose practice bridges creativity and social change. Recognized as an agent of empowerment, she harnesses the transformative power of art to spark dialogue, inspire communities, and foster positive societal shifts. Her work has been exhibited internationally across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the United States,