Bad Boys and Big Feelings: Abdulaziz Al-Hosni Toys with the Anatomy of the Heart

From heart-embroidered kummahs to 50 dancers arranged in formation against a crimson background, Abdulaziz Al-Hosni’s work is a love letter to softness

The Summer Roundup: Sun, Sea, and Statement Pieces

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Every Arab Designer You Need to Know From Milan Design Week 2026

From Paris to Dubai, Siena Reflects a City Still Moving Forward

Born in Paris, raised in Tuscany, Siena has found its newest home in Dubai

What to Gift Your Loved Ones This Eid?

ICON MENA’s annual Eid al-Fitr gift guide

Do Men Want Flowers?

We asked 20 men, and here’s what they said

“What’s My Name?”: Three Boxers Weigh in On the Fight Outside of the Ring

Before the bell rings, the fight is already on. These three boxers navigate culture, conviction, and manhood, making sure the world knows their name

Interludes and Transitions: The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 Opens in JAX District 

Bringing together more than 65 artists from over 37 countries whose works traces migration, memory, and cultural transmission