This month’s cover is one that speaks straight to the heart. Shot by Bahraini multidisciplinary visual artist Ali Al Shehabi, the image captures the warmth of family bonds and the beauty of everyday rituals — the kind that stay with us long after the moment passes. Raised in the UAE and later trained in Tokyo, Ali’s work is rooted in observation, cultural memory, and a quiet sense of belonging. His images remind us that even the simplest details can tell the most powerful stories.
Inside our September issue of bazaar magazine, we return to Kuwait after a summer away and celebrate the season of new beginnings. We meet Hawraa, our Up Close & Personal feature, whose much-anticipated debut novel Still Born a Woman reimagines the future in bold, thought-provoking ways. We also introduce you to Nafsuna, the wellness startup created by Dareen Kotob, Sara Abiqwa, and Mary Nazzal, whose first product In All Honesty transforms the idea of self-improvement into something fun, approachable, and deeply meaningful.
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