D L A L A | About

ABOUT D L A L A

It is all about knowing the context and reconciling the complexity of artistic expressions, cultural resources, and heritage management, towards connoting a path of holistic cultural compliance

OUR PRINCIPLE

HOLISTIC
APPROACH

PEOPLE-CULTURE
CONNECTION

CULTURAL CREATIVE
ENTERPRISE GROWTH

INSTITUTIONAL
AWARENESS & VALUE

Emphasising a holistic approach to conservation and management by leveraging intersections between tangible, intangible, and natural cultural heritage

Supporting the growth of cultural creative enterprises by actively involving the local communities through their cultural and social practices, knowledge and skills

Connecting people with their culture, arts, and living heritage by engaging official and non-official actors and bodies through niche and tailored cultural advisory

Creating awareness and value of the institutional memory by enabling individual talents and cultural entities to understand, develop and manage their projects and to ensure their security and sustainability within a healthy competitive climate

KEYS TO perfectibility

MEET OUR CONNOTATERS

Our cadre brings together a wide range of local expertise driven by a strong passion for communicating and transmitting cultural heritage and creative industries within and beyond the region

Each connotater contributes a unique skillset—from academic research and policy analysis to creative design and exhibition curation. United by our commitment to cultural diversity, social equity, and sustainability, we strive to promote inclusive growth and convey meaningful change through interdisciplinary collaboration and forward-thinking solutions

THE CULTURISTS

AALIA ALFALASI

FATMA ALNUIAMI

ALANOOD ALSHAIKH

NADA ALTAHER

Dedicated to advancing social and economic progress on the local and regional levels through rigorous inquiries into complex development issues and crafting evidence-based solutions to foster inclusive growth. Aalia champions social justice and sustainability, bridging diverse perspectives to create impactful research for policy makers and development practitioners

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Rigorous Academic

Research Ideation & Writing

Development Policy Analysis

Cross-sectional Analysis

Qualitative Research Methods

Content Analysis

Qualitative Fieldwork

Theoretical Understanding

An accomplished individual specialised in design development, with a keen interest on exploring the dynamic intersection of event planning and project management. Her diverse career path reflects a deep commitment to detail and quality, ensuring valuable outcomes and a continuous drive for growth

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Art & Design

Strategic Communications

Public Relations

Media & Marketing

Brand Management

Benchmark Research

Event Planning

Project Management

Experienced in negotiating interdisciplinary understandings and resources of cultural heritage as the cornerstone of identity. AlAnood investigates the deep synergies of heritage conservation discourse towards strategising participatory and multisectoral implementations, between modernity and tradition, formal and informal processes, tangible and intangible heritage

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Culture|2030 Indicators

UNESCO Heritage Lists

Cultural Monitoring

Cultural Tourism & Communication

Heritagisation & Commodification

Staged & Living heritage

Interpretation & Meaning-making

Interdisciplinary Cultural Advisory

A passionate educator and photographer with over ten years of experience – teaching applied media and design in institutions of Higher Education. Nada is dedicated to understanding and fostering creativity among the youth and within the region’s wider context of education landscapes

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Visual Design

Branding Development

Concept Development

Academic Writing

Curriculum Development

Teaching Pedagogy

Creative Problem-Solving

Project Management

AFIA KHAN

Over eight years of experience in pioneering innovative curatorial strategies, fostering collaborations, and enhancing community engagement through diverse art exhibitions, events and galleries