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
A graphic designer, photographer, educator, and a researcher passionate about fostering creativity in both her teaching and design work. Her works are a reflection of her personal experiences, blending tradition, culture, and storytelling through various media
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Visual Design
Branding Development
Concept Development
Academic Writing
Curriculum Development
Teaching Pedagogy
Creative Problem-Solving
Project Management
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
AALIA ALFALASI
Over eight years of experience in pioneering innovative curatorial strategies, fostering collaborations, and enhancing community engagement through diverse art exhibitions, events and galleries
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Art Consultancy & Education
Culture & Hotel Consultancy
Event & Project Management
Sales Management
Partnership Negotiations
Communication & Marketing
Interior Design
Architecture Projects
AFIA KHAN
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
FATMA ALNUIAMI
Experienced in negotiating interdisciplinary understandings and multifaceted resources of cultural heritage as the cornerstone of identity. AlAnood investigates the deep synergies of heritage conservation discourse towards strategising participatory and multi-sectoral 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
ALANOOD ALSHAIKH
An enthusiastic and dedicated researcher specialising in Cultural Heritage Studies, with over three years of teaching experience. Saad's academic and professional journey has equipped him with a diverse range of skills, fostering a strong passion for collaborative research and teamwork within the field of cultural heritage
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Urban Regeneration
Heritagisation & Commodification
Belonging & Migration
Cultural identity
Institutionalised Heritage
Digital Documentation
Academic Writing & Research
Teaching Pedagogy
SAAD HANIF
A potter, a ceramist, and a story teller through clay.
Farah's work is inspired by the surrounding nature and implements the characteristics of earthen architecture and historical built heritage. She believes in preserving traditional methods of pottery-making; that every piece captures the time and era in which the pot was made for generations to come
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Creative Clay Design
Sculpture Art
Raw Glaze Development
Hunting Wild Clay
Processing Wild Clay
Teaching Pottery
Pottery Capacity-Building
Repetitive Wheel Throwing
FARAH NANAH
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KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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