Deema al-Sulaiman Kabbani has a varied background in international relations, French literature, Islamic studies, and interior decoration. She completed her studies in International Relations and French Literature in the United States and later pursued Islamic Studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in the UK. Additionally, she undertook studies in interior decoration in the UK, reflecting her interest in a broad range of fields. Deema spent 15 years as a board member and Executive Director of the National Charity Foundation for Home Health Care in Saudi Arabia. During her time with the foundation, she contributed to its strategic direction and operations.[...]

Richard Wilding is a strategic consultant, writer, photographer and film producer, specialising in international cultural relations, community engagement, and the promotion of heritage and tourism. Richard has been working in the Middle East since 2004, producing exhibitions, publications, documentary films and events programmes, and directing heritage revitalisation projects. His clients include the Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority and the Ministry of Media and Information, Kurdistan Regional Government. Richard is a Trustee of the Mansoojat Foundation, an NGO formed by a group of Saudi women to preserve the Kingdom’s traditional costumes. Since 2010, he has travelled[...]

Nadia Alireza is a highly motivated and skilled professional with a proven track record of leadership, project management, and cultural preservation. As the Managing Director of the Mansoojat Foundation since 1999, Nadia has spearheaded initiatives aimed at reviving, documenting, and preserving the traditional costumes of Saudi Arabia. Her work has included overseeing academic research to deepen the understanding of the region’s history and culture and raising awareness of this heritage through exhibitions, live presentations, and educational programs. She is also adept at designing and producing traditionally inspired items for sale, organizing fundraising events, and recruiting new members to support the[...]

Mona Khashoggi is a theatre and film producer, writer and prominent patron of the Arts. She specialises in reviving cultural stories from the Middle East and bringing them to international audiences. After completing a Masters Degree in Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS, University of London, Mona Khashoggi co-founded the Mansoojat Foundation, a UK registered charity established to revive and preserve the traditional costumes of Saudi Arabia. Mona Khashoggi’s passion has always been to promote the art, culture and music of the Middle East. Mona produced and wrote the play Umm Kulthum; The Golden Era, which premiered with a unique and[...]