Manar 

Mini Bio

Manar Alhinai is an award-winning writer, artist, and curator. She co-founded Sekka and the Khaleeji Art Museum, platforms dedicated to amplifying Gulf voices through literature, art, and creative expression. She also advises institutions and brands through a storytelling lens, offering thoughtful cultural insight and narrative development.

My partners value authentic storytelling and a personal, thoughtful approach that brings meaning to their narratives.

client list

Miu Miu

Abu Dhabi Investment Company


Swarovski

Emirates Investment Authority

STUDIO

A space where storytelling shapes writing, art, curation, and narrative guidance.

15+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

800+

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

200+

executed projects

16

EXPERTS WHO WORK WITH ME

"From developing our brand story and being a narrative and storytelling advisor to our overall corporate communication and PR function, Manar helped orchestrate Abu Dhabi Investment Company's brand evolution."

talks & readings

I am the recipient of multiple awards in recognition of my multidisciplinary work and am often invited to speak, read, and moderate at key events.

stories

Explore a selection of stories I’ve shaped — across writing, art, curatorial projects, and narrative development.

Let’s Tell Your Story.