Sumayyah Al Suwaidi – The Aesthete

The exclusive interview with Sumayyah Al Suwaidi continues from part one.

Q.: What was the last thing that you have bought, and you love it?

A.: A handbag from Grafika by Mahin Hussain, a very talented accessory designer from Pakistan. The bag is made of leather and is full of bright colors, so whenever I wear it I feel good and colorful. Read more

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi: Artistic Entrepreneur

Hailed as the first Emirati digital artist, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi started her artistic journey back in 2001 with a series of digital paintings inspired by the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan.

In 2007, she established career for herself as an art curator and since then went on to curate many shows as the annual artistic event “Ramadan Art Bazaar”.

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi is also a successful business woman, as she owns the very famous multi-brand fashion stores in Abu Dhabi “Grafika”. She supports established and emerging fashion designers by providing them space to showcase and sell their creations.

Gergana Mineva of Dubai Chronicle had the opportunity to interview the artistic entrepreneur ahead of the 2011 Arab Woman of the Year Award that will be held in Abu Dhabi.

Judges announced for 2011 Middle East Arab Woman of the Year Awards

For the third successive year, Le’Officiel Middle East, the region’s leading luxury fashion magazine for Arab women, is presenting the 2011 Arab Woman of the Year Awards to pay tribute to inspirational Arab women in Abu Dhabi.

The prestigious event celebrates the achievements of remarkable women who have excelled in the arts, business, fashion and charity fields and pays homage to their valued contributions to the community. The awards evening will be held at the glamorous Fairmont Bab Al Bahr on the evening of Wednesday 18th May. Read more

2011 Arab Woman of the Year Awards

For the third successive year, LâOfficiel, the region’s leading luxury fashion magazine for women, is presenting the 2011 Arab Woman of the Year Awards to pay tribute to inspirational Arab women in the United Arab Emirates.

The prestigious event celebrates the achievements of remarkable women who have excelled in the arts, business, fashion and charity fields, and once again pays homage to these aspiring personalities who, through their outstanding determination and self dedication, have significantly influenced society setting a pivotal example for younger generations throughout the UAE. Read more