Emirati Women's Day

Alia Bent Sultan

Capturing a Harmony of Heritage and Novelty Through a Lens

Alia Bent Sultan is an exceptional Emirati photographer whose artistry goes beyond capturing mere moments. With each photograph, Sultan breathes life into the UAE's past and present identity, focusing on the femininity of Emirati women. Her art transcends words, embodying the message, "A strong future depends on strong roots." Sultan showcases the essence of the UAE's spirit, where heritage meets novelty, inviting the world to see the profound beauty that lies in its people, culture, and aspirations.

Maitha Dmeithan

Changing Narratives of Middle Eastern Women One Frame at a Time

Maitha Dmeithan is a worldwide acclaimed artist known for her creative visual art. She challenges misrepresentations of Middle Eastern people, especially women, and changes the narrative surrounding them in her pieces displayed globally. Her mastery includes using several state-of-the-art technologies combined with scenes of life and people in the Arab world. Through her art, Dmeithan empowers Middle Eastern women, celebrating their strength, beauty, and diversity.

Roudha Al Mazrouei

Empowering the Next Generation of Emiratis through Creative Expression

Roudha al Mazrouei is an aspiring young artist. Her signature technique lies in the remarkable blend of surrealism and contemporary art. She offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant narratives of the rich Emirati culture and inspiring stories of Emirati women. Through her creations, Al Mazrouei's unique approach evokes emotions and sparks conversations about the power and beauty of female empowerment and creative expression.

Fatema Al Fardan

Challenging the feminine tropes by turning a lens on life

Fatema Al Fardan is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher based in Abu Dhabi. She explores themes of femininity, hierarchy, and the absurd/quotidian through biography. Al Fardan was selected for the Artist Residency program at the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi (2022-23), the Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship (2021-22) and the Warehouse421 x Gulf Photo Plus Artistic Development Program (2020-21). Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally most recently in Evaporating Suns: Contemporary Myths from the Arabian Gulf in Kultursti˝ung Basel H. Geiger (2023). She won the collaborative Zachary Doss Friends in Letters Memorial Fellowship (2020). Al Fardan likes to hear stories more than she likes to tell them.