On today’s episode @shamsaeye takes us through the landscape of Abu Dhabi and its regions and how they have affected how she has come to know herself. We invite you to this conversation where Shamsa tells us more about how her sense of belongi

Khaleejiness Episode 15: Khaldoun Khelaifi

Oct 27th, 2021 34m 24s

Episode 15 is now live on all streaming platforms! Join us today with Khaldoun Khelaifi as we discuss societal pressures and how they affect one's expression of identity. In his work, Khaldoun poses the question,”Why Are We Afraid of Colours?”I

Khaleejiness Episode 14: Buthaina AlZaman

Oct 23rd, 2021 29m 2s

Buthaina AlZaman (@bothaynaa) takes us through stories of the past, uncovering the importance of urban structure and architecture. Addressing how it’s affecting children, neighbourhood dynamics, and simplicity in tradition, Buthaina is attachin

Khaleejiness Episode 13: Khaled Esguerra

Oct 20th, 2021 38m 34s

This episode we have a conversation with Khaled Esguerra about his exploration of identity and space and how that has factored into his sense of identity! Tune in to hear us talk about how Khaleejiness manifests in @electra_street ’s life and t

Khaleejiness Episode 12: Hajar AlMutairi

Oct 16th, 2021 32m 45s

On this episode of Shul'Salfa, Hajar AlMutairi takes us through a discussion of feminism that is situated through the Khaleeji lens. @trilogies_123 deconstructs the way our societies in the region interact with the movement and multifaceted pra

Khaleejiness Episode 11: Abdulaziz Alhosni

Oct 13th, 2021 34m 46s

Please join our conversation with @azizzlll as he takes us through his colorful interpretation of Khaleejiness. Abdulaziz talks to us about the role of social media in his practice and his exploration of masculinity and expression through the s

Khaleejiness Episode 10: Mariam AlKatheeri

Oct 9th, 2021 33m 28s

Please join our conversation with @mariamfolder as she takes us through her intuitive art practice. Mariam AlKatheeri tells us all about the intricate relationship she has with emotions and the cathartic experience of letting them all go. We le

Khaleejiness Episode 9: Zayed AlHaddar

Oct 6th, 2021 34m

Tune into our conversation with @zayed_alhaddar as he takes us through his multifaceted experiences with his sense of Khaleejiness. Zayed touches on some interesting ideas about what it means to be a mixed-Emirati, a life many in the region liv

Khaleejiness Episode 8: Marwa Ali

Sep 25th, 2021 36m 3s

Join our conversation with @extrashotsby.mar as she takes us through her exploration of Khaleejiness as she attempts to find a path that leads her home. Marwa Ali is an Egyptian photographer who uses the lens to wander through spaces and self-a

Khaleejiness Episode 7: Hamad Al-Fayhani

Sep 22nd, 2021 38m 20s

Join our conversation with @hamad.jf as he enlightens us with the feelings behind the symbolic images he uses to explore his Khaleeji identity. On this episode we also talk about how photography and writing intersect in exploring his sense of i

Khaleejiness Episode 6: Latifa Alkhayat

Sep 18th, 2021 39m 10s

Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with Latifa Alkhayat @line.tifa as she opens us up an architectural perspective of what it means to be Khaleeji, and what it could potentially lead to in the future. Here’s to Khaleeji youth. We tend to negl

Khaleejiness Episode 5: Mahmood AlZadjali

Sep 15th, 2021 42m 41s

Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with @mahmood_zadjali as he enlightens us all with his experience as a Balushi Omani artist. Let us celebrate this tribe and culture as we explore his colorful, welcoming, loving photo series during this epi

Khaleejiness Episode 4: Malaika Munshi

Sep 11th, 2021 36m 34s

Join Salem, Shamsa, and @malaikamunshi as they discuss the ups and downs of third culture kids who grew up in the UAE, and how that could in turn affect their sense of self. Malaika highlights how integral the Desi community is to the Khaleej,

Khaleejiness Episode 3: Ali AlHosani

Sep 8th, 2021 33m 33s

This episode showcases how the Khaleeji identify as a monolith can so heavily affect our sense of self. Ali AlHosani (@alila.002), Salem and Shamsa talk about their personal experiences with identity and how it has affected them respectively, a

Khaleejiness Episode 2: Lama Al Jallal

Sep 4th, 2021 38m 40s

This episode highlights the trivialized pressures that are placed on Khaleeji youth, where Lama (@fruiitflyy), Salem and Shamsa delve into their personal experiences growing up and realize many have experienced similar childhoods, just in diffe

Khaleejiness Episode 1: Ishaq Madan

Sep 1st, 2021 33m 53s

What is the most ridiculous iteration of the Chicken Nugget joke that you’ve heard? Please give @ishaqmadan a warm welcome to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the coming of age realisation that you are: Khaleeji. Enough. A lot of Khalee

Welcome to Shul'Salfa

Aug 7th, 2021 18m 2s

In Episode 0 we introduce you all to the world of SWALIF and what the mission and story behind the company is. This Episode also welcomes our co-hosts, Salem and Shamsa, and introduces the first project "Encapsulated Volume 1: Photoessays on Kh

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