The Emirates airline is honoring Ramadan’s spirit and supporting the positive impact art has on culture and society by partnering with Mawaheb, which means talent’ in Arabic, to help sell pieces from its artists that are differently abled on the airline’s global Emirates Official Store platform, increasing their visibility, showcasing their brilliance, creativity, and hard work, and ultimately connecting them to art lovers all over the world.
Emirates and Mawaheb started working together two years ago to produce limited-edition, bespoke designs for the airline’s Ramadan boxes, which are served to customers onboard during the holy month.
The artists, who are headquartered in Dubai, have disabilities and are regarded in the UAE as People of Determination for their accomplishments in several professions and positive contributions to society.
Baker Khalid Yousuf Baker is a multi-talented Emirati artist who enjoys experimenting with strong colors and shapes in his paintings. Baker, along with other talented artists from Mawaheb, a Dubai-based art studio dedicated to People of Determination, continues to show the world that disability does not define your limits, and they will be proudly exhibiting their art for sale at the Emirates Official Store this Ramadan, thanks to the support of Emirates.
Mawaheb, a non-profit art studio, will get 100% of the proceeds from the artwork, and all purchases will directly fund its operations and help keep its numerous programs for People of Determination going. People of Determination can use the studio to get the tools, mediums, space, and inspiration they need to nurture their talents and grow their abilities.
For more than 20 years, Emirates has been a strong supporter of culture and the arts in the UAE and around the world, connecting with people and helping to feed their creative spirits by sponsoring and promoting a variety of events and platforms in literature, music, and art.