EDUCATION

Master of Arts (MA) in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy
Goldsmiths College, University of London (2013-2014)

Entrepreneur in Residence
Goldsmiths College, University of London (2014-2017)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder & Director of Producing and Programming

Scene Productions, Kuwait — Dec 2021–Present
Lead producer and strategic driver for high-profile cultural productions.

  • Conceptualized and oversaw all phases of production from ideation to execution for notable performances and events.

  • Managed a diverse creative team, including staff recruitment and day-to-day operations.

  • Budgeted and curated high-quality musical programs, including establishment of the Kuwaiti British Orchestra and international artists like Googoosh and Omar Khairat.

  • Notable productions:

    • Kuwaiti British Orchestra – Together in Harmony (JACC, Kuwait)

    • Rhythms From Kuwait (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, UK)

    • The World of Abdulhussain (JACC, Kuwait, 2024)

    • Without a Microphone concert series (Kuwait)

    • Aghani Al Musalsalat (Touring production across Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia)

    • AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony (Kuwait)

    • Omar Khairat – Live at The Arena (Kuwait)

    • Googoosh – Live at The Arena (Kuwait)

Head of Creative Production

Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Kuwait — Mar 2017–Oct 2021
Led the creative production direction of JACC’s seasonal artistic programme.

  • Curated and managed commissions, new concepts, and touring co-productions within a dynamic cultural landscape.

  • Fostered regional and international creative partnerships while managing a team of creatives and production specialists.

  • Developed and directed acclaimed performances and arts events, contributing to JACC’s status as a key cultural institution in the Gulf.

  • Notable productions:

    • Memoirs of a Sailor (مذكرات بحار)

    • Tonight: The Eighties (الثمانينات)

    • The Ruins (ليلة الاطلال)

    • New Jibla (نيو جبلة)

Producer, Kuwait Film Festival (1st Edition)

Kuwait City, Jan–Apr 2017

  • Led festival programming, overseeing the team to produce a successful 6-day event showcasing international and regional films.

Festival Director, The Nest 2016

Al Riwaq Art Space, Adliya, Bahrain, Aug–Dec 2016

  • Directed this multi-disciplinary arts festival, involving public art commissions, talks, workshops, music, and film, activating block 338 Adliya.

Co-Founder & Co-Director, Green Caravan Film Festival

Kuwait, 2009–Present

  • Established and managed a traveling film festival, focusing on social, environmental, and Middle Eastern films with international editions in London, Dubai, and Doha.

  • Successfully built partnerships with cultural institutions and filmmakers across the Gulf and beyond.

Independent Curator

Various International Arts Festivals, 2016

  • Curated a range of arts and culture projects, collaborating with global festivals and organizations to bring Middle Eastern arts to wider audiences.

Production Manager, Sabab Theatre

Kuwait, 2016

  • Managed the production of In the Eruptive Mode: Voices from the Hijacked Spring by acclaimed Kuwaiti director Sulayman Al Bassam.

Guest Curator, Nour Festival, London UK

2015

  • Curated Contemporary Gulf Cuisine, a culinary event featuring leading female chefs from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as part of this renowned festival.

Entrepreneur in Residence, Goldsmiths College

2014–2016

  • Mentored by Goldsmiths College to develop cultural projects, including an offshoot of the Green Caravan Film Festival in the UK.

Producer, Future Shorts Film Festival

Kuwait, 2012

  • Produced two editions of the internationally renowned pop-up film festival, showcasing the best short films from around the world.

Founder & Managing Partner, Mukan Cafe

Kuwait, 2004–2010

  • Established and ran a local independent café that became a hub for artists, students, and activists, with a focus on in-house arts and film programming.

Public Relations & Marketing, The Mosaic Rooms

London, 2013

  • Supported marketing and PR for The Mosaic Rooms, the UK’s leading gallery for Middle Eastern arts.

University Editor, American University of Kuwait

Kuwait, 2006–2008

  • Oversaw university-wide editorial content for academic publications, web, and social media platforms.

Partner & Creative Director, Equilibrium

Kuwait, 2007–Present

  • Co-founded and led a company focusing on environmental and social progress in the Gulf region, creators of Green Caravan Film Festival.

  • Winner of the Environment Award at the 2010 Arabian Business Achievement Awards.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Production Management & Coordination: Extensive experience in overseeing complex productions, from conception to delivery.

  • Creative Direction: Expertise in curating and developing arts, cultural, and social projects across multiple platforms.

  • Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Strong ability to budget, plan, and execute large-scale events and productions.

  • Cultural Diplomacy & Partnerships: Proven track record of fostering creative partnerships with international organizations and artists.

  • Team Leadership: Effective in managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

  • Bilingual Communication: Fluent in both Arabic and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Environment Award, Arabian Business Achievement Awards, 2010 (for Green Caravan Film Festival)

  • Fellow, International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 

  • Feature, Bazaar Magazine [link]

  • Feature, Aljazeera [link]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION