Iain Akerman

3 weeks ago | arabnews.pk | Iain Akerman

Following our in-depth coverage of this year’s Saudi and Qatar entries, here are three more must-see pavilions at this year’s biennale. Bahrain “Heatwave” presents a meaningful and practical response to the climate crisis. At first glance, Bahrain’s pavilion isn’t much to look at. A modest modular structure consisting of a raised platform, a suspended ceiling, and a central column, it lacks the artistic clout of other pavilions.

3 weeks ago | arabnews.com | Iain Akerman

Najran: A city of living memories  /node/2603442/lifestyle June 05, 2025 08:57 Najran: A city of living memories  The southwestern city may be one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing, but its appeal is timeless  JEDDAH: A dry wind carries the first sign: a curl of frankincense smoke, sharp and sweet, drifting over the desert flats. It seeps through windows, clings to clothes, lingers on skin.

3 weeks ago | admiddleeast.com | Iain Akerman

Translating an outstanding monument of Soviet modernism – renowned for its unique functional and architectural typology – in an exhibition space at the Venice Biennale 2025, the team behind the Uzbekistan pavilion demonstrates how architecture, art and scientific progress are interlinked. It also reflects a global reassessment of the value of modernism. Heliocomplex Sun, concentrator, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2021.

3 weeks ago | agbi.com | Iain Akerman

Petrochemicals In association with $281m Q1 net profit, revenue up 9% to $1.42bnSales volumes up 10% year-on-yearSolid demand across Asia, the Middle East and AfricaUAE petrochemicals company Borouge is focusing on international expansion and long-term value creation as it gears up to become a next-generation global powerhouse.

4 weeks ago | arabadonline.com | Iain Akerman

Three years ago, both D&AD and Cannes Lions barred Russian entries and delegates in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. D&AD, which had initially planned to accept Russian submissions, reversed its decision as the conflict escalated, removing all Russian entries from its awards programmes. Similarly, Cannes Lions announced it would not accept submissions or delegations from Russian agencies or brands. These bans are still in place.