Nadine Khoury, who has roots in Palestine and Syria, founded Nasij Art Advisory and the Young Collectors Circle in Dubai. She has moved around the Gulf and America extensively, buying her very first work at NADA Miami in 2013 during a field study visit while pursuing her master’s at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York.

The young millennial’s collection is centered around Arab art, with a particular focus on Palestinian artists.

While each piece holds deep significance, Khoury is “particularly proud of my most recent acquisition from Abu Dhabi Art, purchased from Gallery One, Ramallah—a work by Emily Fanous Azzar, a true treasure in modernist, Palestinian art.”

Khoury feels a strong sense of responsibility to keep the dialogue around Arab art ongoing, using her collection as a means to educate those around her as well as future generations. “I hope it contributes to making art more accessible beyond institutional spaces, fostering cultural dialogue, preserving artistic heritage, and ensuring that diverse identities remain visible and celebrated,” she said.