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Khaleej Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'How I found purpose at this year's Art Dubai'
Over lunch, I made a quiet decision --- to be present, to try living as if I was in a movie. I'd been reading Robin Sharma earlier that morning; he said, 'Find your purpose." So off I went to Art Dubai, a press lanyard around my neck, why I was there was yet to unfold. Just near the entrance, a painting caught my eye: a swan, regal and calm, with a wild bouquet of flowers blooming from its back. I laughed. Actually laughed. It disarmed me completely — I smiled like the Cheshire Cat, caught off guard by its strange familiarity. The piece — by Jordy Kerwick — was surreal, mythic, and quietly magnetic. I live in Bali, where people are friendly, so I asked the man nearby, 'What is this?' For a moment, I was anyone. I was an artist. A traveller. A woman in love with colour and oddities. I looked down at the word 'Press' on my lanyard and decided — maybe I'd write something after all. Curious to learn more, I followed the man who had answered me — though I didn't ask his name for far too long. He introduced me to a quieter, more contemplative piece at the back of the booth — The Tree (2008) by Ibrahim El-Salahi. The man was Toby Clarke, co-founder of Vigo Gallery. At first glance, I was unmoved. I'm drawn to glitter, guts, surrealism — and this piece felt too still, too neat. But as Toby spoke, I learned it was inspired by the Haraz tree, an acacia that grows by the Nile and blooms not in the wet season, but the dry. It grows when nothing else does. It thrives under pressure. And then, it became clear. In front of The Tree, I was reminded of the bison — the only animal that runs into the storm rather than away from it. That painting held the same energy. Not loud, but resolute. Not decorative, but declarative. And isn't that what it means to be an artist? To root yourself in a place where nothing should grow and still — to bloom. In that moment, the swan, the tree, and the bison each stood as symbols — of freedom, resilience, instinct. Separate in form but connected in spirit. When I asked Toby what the common thread was between these paintings, he humbly responded, "me." The rest of Vigo's curation echoed that same understated strength. Henrik Godsk's stylised portraits, drawn from Danish fairground traditions, felt both ancient and futuristic — like folk tales pressed into paint. Johnny Abrahams' monochrome patterns offered minimalist rhythm, where structure became serenity. And again, Kerwick's swan — part warrior, part nursery rhyme — bookended the experience with its quiet, haunting joy. What struck me most was how deeply this work resonated here in Dubai, a city I've come to know for its ambition, its aesthetics, and its evolving relationship with creativity. But in this booth, with its ritual-like reverence and transcontinental storytelling, I felt something quieter. Something human. It's hard to explain, but something shifted. I've been to art fairs around the world, including in Dubai before, but this moment felt unusually intimate. There was something about the way the stories unfolded not just through the artworks, but through the conversations, the slowness, the willingness to connect. It reminded me that transcendence doesn't always announce itself with grandeur. Sometimes, it's in the quietest corners of a tree, a swan, a memory held in someone else's voice. That was the real shift: not the setting, but the surprise of being disarmed by something so inward in a place usually celebrated for its outward shine. Dubai and London. Soul and structure. Migration and memory. A strange, perfect symbiosis. As the fair buzzed and conversations flickered around me, I stood still — moved by art I nearly overlooked, in a city I once thought too slick to feel sacred — and realised: Even in the dry season. Even in the storm. You can bloom.
Saba Yemen
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Haraz tribe in Manakhah, Sa'fan declares general mobilization to confront American aggression
Sana'a - Saba: The Haraz tribes in the Manakhah and Sa'fan districts of Sana'a Governorate declared a general mobilization to confront what they described as American aggression. The announcement was made during a tribal gathering attended by several local officials. Participants condemned the war crimes committed against the Palestinian people and denounced the targeting of civilian homes in Yemen, including the home of Saleh al-Suhaili in Sana'a, considering it a flagrant violation of humanitarian laws. The tribe declared a general mobilization and called on its members to enroll in military and training courses, affirming its readiness to confront what it called "the arrogance of the Great Satan." They also renewed their support for the leader of the revolution, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, in taking the appropriate action to support Palestine and defend Yemen. A statement issued by the tribal gathering called on the tribes of the governorate and Yemen as a whole to declare a general mobilization and hold the international community responsible for its silence regarding American and Zionist crimes in Yemen and Gaza. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Axios
07-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Haraz to open more Charlotte locations as Yemeni coffee craze continues
The cafe chain that awakened Charlotte's taste for Yemeni coffee is expanding, with new locations planned from South End to Concord. Why it matters: Charlotte's first Yemeni-style coffee shop, Haraz, quickly became a local favorite after opening in Plaza Midwood in December 2023. For months, lines of customers craving the culture's distinctive, rich flavor stretched out the door. Just over a year later, the franchisees are already planning multiple new locations to respond to the demand for Middle Eastern coffee elsewhere in the city. The latest: Owner Abdullah Saleh and his brothers — Mohamed, Saeed and Hamed — will open another location at the South & Hollis apartments in Lower South End, likely in mid-April. At 3,100 square feet, this cafe will be more than twice the size of the Central Avenue spot and offer more seating. Their Concord location, at a to-be-announced address, is expected to open by late summer. Each shop will have its distinct character and nods to Yemeni culture, Saleh tells Axios. Meanwhile, a separate owner, Raad Al-sharee, is building a Haraz location at Verde at McCullough Station in University City. He expects construction to finish inside the nearly 2,700-square-foot space this summer. "I thought that would be a perfect spot for it, especially with the university, to serve all the communities," Al-sharee says. What they're saying: Saleh attributes Haraz's success to young people's desire for places to hang out besides bars. The shop stays open late and sees decent foot traffic at night. As Muslims, Saleh and his family don't drink alcohol. "Our way to socialize is to drink coffee and tea — whether early in the mornings or late at night. We wanted to bring some of that here to Charlotte." The Haraz brand seemed like it would perform well in Charlotte, Saleh says, given the city's diversity and sense of community. The business has drawn patrons from all backgrounds, not just the Middle Eastern population, Saleh says. Zoom out: Since Haraz's arrival, other Middle Eastern coffee shops are popping up, too. Qahwah House opened nearby on Pecan Avenue in December 2024. Bayt Almocha will open in Centro NoDa, the Charlotte Observer reported. Context: All three chains originated out of Dearborn, Michigan — an area with a majority Arab population. Saleh relocated to Charlotte from Michigan in 2021, but he and his family are originally from Aden, the southernmost city in Yemen. Saleh hopes to shed light on Yemen's coffee history. Zoom out: Haraz is growing in other cities, too. The brand has 17 cafes across multiple states, according to its website, and more than 125 locations in the making. What to try: The Pistachio Latte ($8.74) is Haraz's top seller. For a more traditional order, go with the Adeni/Karak Chai ($6.13). Stop by: Haraz is at 1204 Central Ave, next to Kouture Nail Bar. Open Monday-Thursday 6am-11pm, Friday 6am-1am, Saturday 7am-1am and Sunday 7am-11pm Go deeper: The 34 best coffee shops for working remotely in Charlotte
Khabar Agency
16-02-2025
- Politics
- Khabar Agency
Tribes of Western Sanaa Affirm Readiness for Battle to Restore the Yemeni State
The tribes of western Sana'a—Hamdan, Bani Matar, Al-Haymatain, and Haraz—reaffirmed their commitment to support Yemen's national forces in a decisive campaign against the Houthi militia during an expanded tribal assembly held Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Marib Governorate. The gathering underscored their resolve to restore Yemen's internationally recognized government and end the Houthi insurgency, which they condemned as a threat to the nation's sovereignty and social cohesion. In a unified statement, the tribes urged all Yemeni factions to form a cohesive front against the Houthis, accusing the Iran-aligned group of perpetrating widespread atrocities, destabilizing Yemen's social fabric, and advancing foreign agendas to transform the country into an Iranian satellite. 'The militia's crimes and its imposition of a sectarian identity betray Yemen's heritage and independence,' the statement read. Praising the resilience of Yemen's army, security forces, and allied resistance groups, the tribes honored the sacrifices made since the Houthi rebellion began, framing these efforts as the cornerstone of eventual victory. They emphasized unwavering loyalty to fallen soldiers and civilians who died defending Yemen's republican system, vowing to 'avenge martyrs' blood and reclaim the state from militias.' The assembly also called on Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council and government to prioritize national unity, accelerate resource mobilization, and bolster military operations to dismantle what they described as the 'Iranian-backed Houthi project.' Additionally, they lauded the Arab Coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, for its role in supporting Yemen's legitimacy and countering Houthi aggression, urging sustained regional and international backing to hasten an end to the conflict. The meeting in Marib, a strategic stronghold in Yemen's protracted war, signals escalating efforts to consolidate anti-Houthi alliances amid stalled peace initiatives. Observers note the tribes' influence could prove pivotal in shaping the next phase of the conflict, which has displaced millions and triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
