Khaoula Ghanem

The internet has always had its corners, but few have expanded as quickly or as silently as the one now known as the “manosphere,” a term that feels almost too neat for something so sprawling, chaotic, and contradictory. Coined in the early 2000s, it orig... See more

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent,” Victor Hugo wrote in 1864. More than a century later, that sentiment still rings true, especially when music steps in where words fall short. The latest example comes ... See more

There’s something about a golden, just-got-back-from-holiday glow. A hint of bronze has the power to make you look instantly fresher, more awake, like you actually drink your greens and get eight hours of sleep (even if you absolutely don’t). But as tempt... See more

As conflict destabilizes parts of the Gulf, the effects are already being felt far beyond the headlines, filtering into studios, ateliers, and supply chains across the region. For local designers, the impact isn’t always immediate or visible, but it’s the... See more

I’ll start with a confession: my relationship with my hair has always been a bit complicated. It’s unruly, slightly wavy, and aggressively frizzy. Living in Dubai doesn’t help. I can straighten it, smooth it, pray over it—it will still puff up the second ... See more