Life

August 13, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of art, design, and entrepreneurship, a new wave of Emirati creatives is emerging. Visionaries who blend heritage with innovation, tradition with modernity, and function with beauty. These six talents are not just shaping industries; they are empowering a generation to see the world through a lens of creativity, authenticity, and bold self-expression.
Aisha Abdulaziz

Aisha Abdulaziz, co-founder of SCULP Activewear, is redefining what it means to dress for both performance and style. A graduate of the American University of Sharjah in Visual Communication, Aisha first made waves with Lahjtna, a streetwear brand that celebrated Emirati culture with pride. Now, with SCULP, she merges high-performance functionality with sleek, contemporary design, crafting activewear that empowers women to move with confidence. Her work is a testament to how fashion can be both purposeful and poetic.

Shamma Buhazza

After honing her craft at Parsons in New York and working with global giants like Adidas, Nike, and Apple, Shamma Buhazza has carved a niche where design meets cultural storytelling. Her work thrives in the interplay between language, identity, and visual aesthetics, creating pieces that spark conversation. Whether collaborating with luxury brands like Rimowa or pursuing personal projects, Shamma’s designs are a bridge between heritage and the avant-garde, proving that art can be both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Discover on @shamma.buhazza
Wafa Al Falahi

Wafa Al Falahi is a designer whose work transcends boundaries – spanning interior design, ceramics, and furniture-making. A participant in the prestigious Athath Fellowship, she has since launched Sorbe Studios, a multidisciplinary design studio that crafts bespoke tableware and creative solutions for clients across the UAE. By night, she indulges in personal projects, shaping clay and sketching visions that blend history with modern sensibilities. Wafa’s artistry is a reminder that creativity flourishes when curiosity leads the way.
Fatima Al Ameemi

With a Master’s in Strategic Design from Parsons Paris, Fatima Al Ameemi is an artist whose work dances between the abstract and the tangible. Her swirling watercolor pieces capture the fluidity of nature, reflecting an innate understanding of her surroundings. Beyond her art, Fatima’s chic, refined aesthetic extends into her personal style, making her a muse for those who see beauty in both discipline and spontaneity.
Discover on @fameemi
Alya Al Hammadi

Through her platform Escape, Alya Al Hammadi reimagines travel as an intimate, sensory experience. Showcasing hidden gems across the UAE and beyond, her work, both digital and experiential, invites audiences to see destinations through a lens of elegance and discovery. With a feed that blends fashion, food, and breathtaking landscapes, Alya proves that the art of travel lies not just in the journey, but in how it’s remembered.
Sarah Al Hashmi

Sarah Al Hashmi is a filmmaker with a mission: to tell stories that matter. Her debut documentary, which explored the life of an autistic adult and his family, garnered international acclaim, setting the stage for a career dedicated to amplifying underrepresented narratives. Through her work, Sarah is opening vital conversations, proving that cinema is not just entertainment – it’s empowerment in motion.
The Future is Theirs to Shape
These six creatives are more than just rising stars, they are architects of culture, weaving tradition with innovation, and in doing so, empowering others to dream bigger. In a world where art and identity are constantly evolving, their voices are not just heard; they are essential.
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As many areas of the USA, Europe, Australia and more head into further lockdowns throughout the festive period, Zoom is ensuring it brings people together.
The video chatting platform, which has become hugely popular throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, announced over the weekend that the 40-minute call limit would be lifted on free accounts during the Christmas period.

For those who use Zoom regularly will know that free accounts are limited to 40-minute-long calls. However, these restrictions will be lifted throughout the festive period including the final day of Hanukah, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
A spokesperson from Zoom made a statement saying the move was to show its gratitude to customers during an “extraordinary time”.

“As a token of appreciation to our users during an extraordinary time, we’re removing the 40-minute limit on free Zoom accounts for all meetings globally for several upcoming special occasions,” the statement read.
“Whether coming together on the final day of Hanukkah, celebrating Christmas, ringing in the new year or marking the last days of Kwanzaa, those connecting with friends and family won’t get cut short.”
Many in Dubai and the rest of the UAE may make take comfort and take advantage of this lift on the call limits after the UK announced stricter lockdown measures which may have caused many to rethink their travel plans.
While it may not be the usual festive period many are used to, it’s amazing how technology can bring us together.
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A new member of the Dubai royal family has been welcomed into the world.
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s daughter HH Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed Al Maktoum gave birth to a baby boy over the weekend.

Her Highness announced the happy news on her Instagram page that she and her husband HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan – a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family – welcomed their first child together, just over a year after they married.
The daughter of the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai shared a sweet photo of Sheikh Khaled holding his newborn son. In the caption of the post, she revealed his name and the date he was born on.

“25/9/2020 I love you more than you will ever know… Mohammed Bin Khaled Al Nahyan,” she said.
The new parents were flooded with well-wishes in the comments section of the photo, including a lovely message from Emirates Woman cover star Her Highness Sheikha Latifah Al Maktoum, who starred on the cover of September’s – ‘The Power Issue’.
“Welcome to the world Mohammed bin Khaled Al Nahyan,” Sheikha Latifah said on her Instagram story, also tagging Sheikha Maryam.
Congratulations to Sheikh Khaled and Sheikha Maryam on the birth of their son!
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Life

by Sarah Joseph
43 mins ago

It’s no secret the UAE royals have an affinity for horses and Her Highness Sheikha Latifah Al Maktoum is no exemption.
As the niece of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifah has been raised with a passion for horses. So much so, that she has carved herself a successful career in the equestrian space.
From showjumping to polo, this royal has spearheaded sports for women in the UAE. As a three-time UAE national champion and Olympic-level show jumper, sports has always been at the forefront of her career.
To champion all her sporting equestrian moments, Emirates Woman has curated a list of all her most inspiring moments surrounding horses.
A powerful Emirates Woman cover star

For September’s – The Power Issue, Sheikha Latifah shared what it takes to keep her mind in champion mode. Shot at the Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club, our cover star is seen in her truest form as she’s captured focusing on a passion, that she’s most proud of.
Sharing a touching story with her horse Fattaan

Sheikha Latifah shared a heartfelt post expressing how she felt towards her five-year-old horse Fattaan. She touched upon details of how he’s improved over time despite not completing a show that season. In the caption of the post, she said, “Give the horses the time they need and they will tell you when they are ready.” Her empathy and connection with horses can clearly be depicted through the post.
Tasting success at the nation’s cup

With hours of rigorous training and persistence, this royal rider participated in a showjumping event in February 2019 at the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation. As a true leader, she shared a post thanking the entire team for their support and commitment to making this event a success including the Saudi Arabian Olympic showjumper, Ramzy Al Duhami, who was also her trainer.
Making history at the Beijing Olympics 2008

Making history for women in the region, Sheikha Latifah took sports representation to new heights in 2008 when she became the first woman to represent the United Arab Emirates at the Olympics. With it being the highlight of her career at only 22 years old, she trained hard to make a mark in the competition. Having started showjumping at a high level only one year prior to the competition, she surely made the UAE proud.
Her first international competition

With an upward career trajectory since then, this royal has proved that no challenge is hard enough for her. In 2006, she made it to the international stage at the Asian Games with participants from all around the globe. Held in Qatar, she participated as a member of the UAE team, taking her passion for endurance racing to a global level. Without any expectations, she brought back the bronze medal, and return to the UAE with a token of her hard work. Without limiting herself to just one Asian Games event, she made it to four later on.
Her first taste of success

Back in 2003, Sheikh Latifah got her first taste of triumph at the UAE Showjumping Championship when she was only 18 years old on a national level.
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