Born and raised in the UAE, and with years of editorial experience, Thoraya blends local insight with digital expertise to craft engaging narratives. When she’s not curating stories, she’s exploring global cultures—often through the lens of K-pop.
Articles
How Sheikha Shamma channels the values of 'visionary' Sheikh Zayed in her work
'We are reaping the rewards of the legacy left to us by our forefathers,' says the entrepreneur and philanthropist as she reveals how she marks Ramadan
WellbeingMay 09, 2021
Ramadan 2021: Muna AbuSulayman on the importance of giving back
'The power of the collective is one of the most important elements of Islamic society,' says the Saudi businesswoman and philanthropist
WellbeingMay 05, 2021
The meaning of emojis: why millennials and Gen-Z are divided
A guide to the countless differences in the way generations and even genders use emojis in 2021
Pop CultureMarch 15, 2021
Halima Aden on quitting modelling: 'It was becoming questionable'
The trailblazing ex-model talks to The National about leaving the fashion industry, why the hijab shouldn't be a treated as a fashion statement and her fondness for the UAE
LuxuryMarch 11, 2021
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