Artist Yasmin Sinai’s The Act of Gordafarid, the Female Warrior revolves around Gordafarid, the only female warrior in the Book of the Kings, written by Persian poet Ferdowsi. Gordafarid represents a 21st century woman warrior, playing many roles: mother, partner, and warrior. In this show on exhibit at The Courtyard Gallery, Sinai mixes her dramatic art of sculpture-making using paper and cardboard to create immersive installations. Sinai presents the mythical story of this ancient legend in a modern-day context.

As one of the most-loved media personalities in the UAE, Rizwan Khan is also an inspirational figure who demonstrates that we can do anything we set our mind to.

Hana Alireza, founder of Qi Juice Cleanses, is renowned for her nurturing ways, empowerment of women, and brilliant mind.

The Dubai Art Season kicked off the fifth annual SIKKA Art Fair, which was held between March 14 and 24 in the historic Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai.

Steve McCurry’s ‘Seven Princesses’ features amazing women of the Emirates taken across various landscapes in the UAE. The collection is on display at The Empty Quarter Gallery through April 16, 2015.

The Abu Dhabi Festival 2015 is hosting the work of three local and regional contemporary Arab artists during the month of April and is now open to the public, located at The Gallery, Emirates Palace until April 20th.

FredWreck, born Farid Nassar, is a world renowned music producer and influential proponent for peaceful discourse. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry today.

Monica Bhide’s short stories are complex and moving, challenging the way we see the world, and she demonstrates a unique ability to blend multiple cultures, having lived in India before moving to the U.S.

Sueraya Shaheen’s photo exhibit, Encounters, captured rising artists of the Middle East and is currently featured in a solo exhibit at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama, which runs through June 10, 2015.