Architecture, museums & cultural experiences for the Middle East.

Basel Almisshal is an award-winning architect, creative director, and designer with over 20 years of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. His work blends culture, technology, and artistic vision, from the award-winning Palestinian Embassy in Oman to his Swiss Golden Montreux Award for museum exhibition design.

Lina Ali is a Harvard and Smithsonian trained museum strategist, curator, and cultural heritage professional with extensive experience in museum master planning and development, exhibition strategy and design, curatorial practice, interpretation, visitor experience, and cultural programming. She brings a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by more than two decades of work at the intersection of museums, culture, education, and community engagement. As a Museum Director and Chief Curator of a cultural heritage museum, Lina has led major exhibition initiatives, collection management projects, international cultural collaborations, and innovative public programs. She holds an MA in Museum Studies from Harvard University and a BSc in Management from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.

Helmi Habil is a certified architect and Project Management Professional with over 23 years of international experience across North America and the Middle East. He has led major developments including museums, healthcare, hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Dr. Aaed Almasri is an architect, academic, and design manager with over 20 years of experience across Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. His expertise includes BIM, project delivery, healthcare architecture, and technically coordinated design environments.

Reem Akkad is an award-winning interior designer and LEED AP with extensive experience in residential, commercial, healthcare, cultural, and institutional interiors. Her work combines refined materiality, functional planning, and a deep understanding of how people experience space.

Jevian Halaseh is an architectural designer and BIM professional with experience in commercial, residential, retail, and luxury projects across the United States and the MENA region. Her work balances technical precision, digital coordination, and architectural presentation.

Dr. Esam Alhadi is an accomplished Fulbright Specialist, archaeologist, cultural heritage specialist, and 16-year University of Florida academic with more than four decades of international experience spanning America, Africa and the Middle East. His expertise includes cultural heritage preservation, museum management, curatorial practice, research and archives, supervising archaeological fieldwork, and designing educational and community-engagement initiatives for public audiences. He brings a strong record of connecting academic scholarship with the work of museums, archives, universities, and cultural institutions to document, preserve, interpret, and promote cultural, geological, and archaeological heritage.

Alli Matlesky is a Harvard and Smithsonian trained museum professional with more than a decade of experience spanning museums, cultural institutions, and international nonprofits. She specializes in storytelling, museum management, strategic planning, advancement, donor engagement, and visitor experience. Her experience at the Smithsonian includes work at the intersection of institutional strategy and public engagement. Alli's work focuses on creating meaningful connections between visitors and subject matter, shaping memorable, informative, and welcoming experiences for diverse audiences. Alli earned undergraduate degrees with honors in International Studies and Environmental Studies from American University in Washington, DC.

Fatema Almalood is a visual experience designer and exhibit developer specializing in museums and cultural destinations. She combines visual communication, spatial storytelling and interactive learning to create immersive visitor experiences. Her experience includes designing Bahrain’s national interactive science centre, Dubai’s Quranic Park and The Dubai Frame galleries. She has completed graduate coursework at Georgetown University and holds a BA in Graphic Design, Fatema is a co-author of Amplifying Informal Science Learning, published by Routledge in 2023. Her practice connects design, education and culture across museums and civic destinations.