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Comment: not clear how they meet WP:NARTIST? Theroadislong (talk) 09:09, 19 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: I am not persuaded that the subject passes WP:NARTIST 🇵🇸🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦🇵🇸 21:07, 11 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: #Personal life and #Exhibitions and workshops are entirely unreferenced and not very neutral. Bobby Cohn (talk) 23:57, 8 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Previous declination history at Draft:Leena Al Ayoobi. —Bobby Cohn (talk) 23:52, 8 April 2025 (UTC)
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Leena Al Ayoobi | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26 |
| Nationality | Bahraini |
| Education | University of Bahrain (Business Management) |
| Known for | Digital art, NFTs, cultural design |
| Notable work | NFT MENA, Binance collaboration |
| Awards | Woman of the Year Award in Art & Design (2024) |
| Website | leenaalayoobi.com |
Leena Al Ayoobi (born March 26) is a Bahraini artist, designer, and entrepreneur known for her contributions to the digital art and NFT space in the Gulf. She is the founder of Dar Alfann Gallery in Bahrain, and the curator of "NFT MENA", the region’s first NFT art exhibition.[1]
She has collaborated with major regional and international brands, including "Binance", "Starbucks", "Montblanc", and "GA Aviation". In 2024, she received the "Woman of the Year Award in Art & Design" from (Woman This Month) magazine and Porsche Bahrain.[2]
Career
[edit]Al Ayoobi studied Business Management at the University of Bahrain and worked for over a decade in the corporate sector, including at EY, BDO, and Gulf International Bank.[3] She transitioned into the arts in 2014, founding Dar Alfann Gallery as a platform to promote Bahraini creativity. Her artwork blends Bahraini folklore, femininity, and manga-influenced aesthetics. Her exhibitions have taken place in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.[4]
Notable Collaborations
[edit]Al Ayoobi’s work has featured in brand partnerships and national cultural campaigns:
- "Binance" – Designed NFT for Ramadan charity campaign[5]
- "Starbucks" – Bahrain National Day cup design[6]
- "Montblanc" – Custom design collaboration[7]
- "GA Aviation" – Aviation branding and art initiatives[8]
- "Bahrain International Airport" – Art curation and cultural installations[9]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]In 2024, Al Ayoobi was awarded the "Woman of the Year in Art & Design" at the inaugural Woman of the Year Awards hosted by (Woman This Month) and Porsche Bahrain.[10]
She was also recognized by the "United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)" as an "International Entrepreneur for the Orange Economy".
Media Appearances
[edit]Al Ayoobi has appeared in regional media including:
- MBC’s Sabah Al Khair Ya Arab (2023)[11]
- Bahrain TV (2024)[12]
- Artistic Vision on Bahrain International TV (2025)[13]
Personal Life
[edit]Al Ayoobi resides in Bahrain and is a mother of three. She is involved in mentoring young artists and advocating for women’s participation in creative industries.[14]
External links
[edit]- ^ "NFT Bazl Organizes MENA's First-Ever NFT Art Exhibition in Bahrain". Yahoo Finance. March 10, 2022.
- ^ "Woman of the Year Awards 2024". Woman This Month. December 19, 2024.
- ^ "From Finance to Fine Art". Fact Magazine. May 2021.
- ^ "Expressing Art". Gulf Weekly. December 21, 2016.
- ^ "NFTs for Iftar". Binance Charity. April 2022.
- ^ "Starbucks Bahrain National Day Cup".
- ^ "Montblanc Collaboration – Leena Al Ayoobi". 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Leena Al Ayoobi – A Pioneer Bahraini Artist". The AsiaN. October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bahrain's culture, talent showcased at Bahrain International Airport". Daily Tribune. February 16, 2021.
- ^ "Woman of the Year Awards 2024". Radio Bahrain.
- ^ "Sabah Al Khair Ya Arab Interview". YouTube. 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Leena Al Ayoobi on Bahrain TV". YouTube. 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Artistic Vision Interview". YouTube. 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Celebrating Bahraini Women: An Interview with Leena Al Ayoobi". December 2022.
