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CairoScene
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
How a Casual Feed Turned Meshary AlNassar Into a Studio Founder
How a Casual Feed Turned Meshary AlNassar Into a Studio Founder Meshary AlNassar is part of a new generation of Gulf designers reshaping regional narratives through architecture, interiors, and objects that prioritise emotion over ego. When you open the gate to The Jewel, one of Studio Meshary AlNassar's (SMN) residential projects in Dubai, the first thing you notice isn't the architecture, it's the space between things. The rough stone underfoot. The soft crunch of gravel. The narrow passage, that opens into a courtyard framed by two clean volumes and a soaring cylindrical tower of stacked glass blocks. At the centre, a long table sits under a canopy of string lights. It feels both intentional and entirely unforced, like the house grew around the life it now holds. This balance of structure and softness, of geometry and ease, is where designer Meshary AlNassar does his best work. Born and raised in Kuwait's scaffolding of ambition, AlNassar's childhood unfolded amidst the dust and dreams of construction sites. His family's world was all concrete and enterprise, yet young AlNassar sensed a deeper pull. 'I loved the alchemy,' he recalls. "I loved the thought of turning an idea into something people could experience.' This instinct was nurtured within walls built by his grandfather- a man who understood architecture as legacy. A home where each family claimed a floor, balconies embraced a shared courtyard, and windows framed intimate narratives. Here, AlNassar learned to read the linguistics of space; how light sculpted mood, how a hallway pulls you in, how movement became poetry. It was his first cinema. His destiny, almost. Years honed that instinct. Dubai's architecture schools provided theory, but his true studio bloomed online. As a student, he transformed Instagram into a second studio- sharing designs, musings, life. Unpolished posts became unexpected cornerstones. 'That transparency built trust,' AlNassar tells SceneHome. 'Many of those followers became my first clients once I graduated.' In 2018, he opened SMN Studio with no strategy decks. Just a rented space and a vision. It filled fast. 'There's a certain superpower in manifesting your vision and watching it come to life.' This became his crucible for challenging traditions: redefining Arab masculinity in design, proving profitability could walk hand-in-hand with artistry in the region. 'I began to challenge traditional notions, especially what it means to be a male designer from the Arab world, and what it means to run a profitable design business in the region,' AlNassar says. AlNassar's approach is storytelling steeped in ancestral memory. The shared courtyard of his youth - a stage for domestic theatre - imbues his work with emotional architecture. Whether crafting a sanctuary for an Arab art collector or reimagining tradition for a Khaleeji couple, AlNassar begins by listening. His international arrival came with the 410 Collection, a personal homage wrapped in poetic detail. Three stone light sculptures, carved with monastic restraint, overflowing with heritage. Their forms echo trees from his grandfather's garden; the number, his grandfather's first license plate. Mere nostalgia, claiming architecture as inheritance. 'It told a story,' AlNassar says. 'This collection was my way to tell a story, but to prove my point that Middle Eastern and Arab designers are able to compete on the international stage - and I think I've made my point very clear.' Flash holds no allure. AlNassar's power lies in the quiet resonance. 'Opulence, to me, isn't about gold finishes or grand gestures. It's about curation, storytelling, and soul.' Even a sterile clinic, bound by antiseptic surfaces and harsh regulations, became sacred under his touch. 'We managed to beautify a clinic in a way that feels so much like an intimate home.' Today, SMN Studio is a living ecosystem - part design atelier, part product lab, part sandbox of possibility. Alongside collaborator Mishari AlAwadhi, AlNassar crafts 'layers for a space,' answering a yearning for pieces untouched by trends or mass production. His process is a deliberate ritual: silence first, allowing the space itself to speak. Sketches emerge on floor plans. Reality checks spark conversation. Creation begins. 'There's a yearning for good quality products that aren't following a trend or are mass produced.' His process starts in silence. No rushing. No assumptions. 'I take my time being in the space to allow the imagination to flow. Then I sketch on the floor plan. Then I get the reality check from the team. And that's when the real conversations start.'
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Al Nassar vs Al Ittihad: Live Stream Saudi Pro League, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassar will face Karim Benzema and Al Ittihad in this Saudi Pro League matchup on Wednesday at Al-Awwal Park, and you can catch all the action with FuboTV. Ittihad's French forward #09 Karim Benzema greets Nassr's Portuguese forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on December 6,... Ittihad's French forward #09 Karim Benzema greets Nassr's Portuguese forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on December 6, 2024. More AFP via Getty Images How to Watch Al Nassar vs Al Ittihad: Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM ET Channel: FOX Deportes, Fox Sports 2 (FS2) Stream: FuboTV (TRY FOR FREE) Al Nassar and Al Ittihad will take the pitch on Wednesday, May 7th, at Al-Awwal Park in this Saudi Pro League clash. Two former Real Madrid teammates and international superstars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, will go head-to-head. Ronaldo leads Al Nassar with 23 goals in 27 matches, while Benzema has netted 18 in 26 matches, leading Al Ittihad. Benzema's club holds the edge in the standings, with a 21-5-3 record and their 68 points lead the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassar and Ronaldo still have a fighting chance with 60 points and an 18-6-5 record this year. While approaching the end of their careers, Ronaldo and Benzema are still must-sees every time they suit up to play, and this match in particular is even more of a treat for the fans, with them on the pitch at the same time. This is a great Saudi Pro League match. Tune into FuboTV to catch all the action. Live stream Al Nassar vs Al Ittihad for free with FuboTV: Start your subscription now! This event can be live-streamed on FOX Deportes and Fox Sports 2 with a one-month free subscription to FuboTV. Saudi Pro League Potential Lineups: Al-Nassr: Bento; Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal; Brozovic, Al-Hassan; Angelo, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo Al Ittihad: Al-Mahasneh; Al-Sagour, Al-Mousa, Pereira, Kadesh; Kante, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Hernandez; Benzema Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
