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Nada Ammagui

Nada Ammagui

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Gulf Arts & Culture Writer and Researcher | M.A., Arab Studies, Georgetown University

  • Education

    • New York University Abu Dhabi

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Arab Crossroads Studies, minors in Art History and Arabic Magna cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Arts and Humanities Student Government Committee Representative, Marhaba Student Orientation Leader, Sufara'a Student Ambassador, STRIVE Volunteer, Core Curriculum Student Advisory Committee member, Office of Student Life Student Intern University Honors Scholar/Founders’ Day Award recipientNYU London Platinum Volunteer Award for 70+ hours of volunteering throughout the semesterStudies included a term in Shanghai, China and semesters in London and New York CitySenior Capstone Project on Art and Aesthetics at the Sharjah Biennial https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/campus-life/student-stories/my-studies/nada-ammagui.html

    • Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Arab Studies

  • Experience

    • NYUAD Art Gallery

      Sept 2016 - May 2019
      Student Assistant

    • New York University Abu Dhabi

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Summer Research Assistant, Shakespeare in the Middle East and North Afirca

    • The Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
      Intern, Islamic Art Department

    • New York University Abu Dhabi

      Feb 2019 - May 2019
      Arabic Program Teacher Assistant

      Assisted students in the development of their Arabic reading, writing, and speaking skills outside of classroom hours through Office Hours and participation in various cultural programs.

    • دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Education and Outreach Intern

    • NYUAD Career Development Center

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Global Career Peer

    • Afkar – The Undergraduate Journal of Middle East Studies

      Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
      Managing Editor

    • New York University Abu Dhabi

      May 2020 - Jul 2020
      Postgraduate Research Assistant at OpenGulf

      Worked with remote team of 6 researchers to annotate, transcribe, research, and publish various open historical datasets and digital exhibitions to open Gulf Studies to digital historical exploration and analysis. Read more here: https://opengulf.github.io// -Corrected OCR on French cartographer E.F. Jomard's "Notice géographique" and annotated text to generate corresponding map. -Annotated toponyms in J.G. Lorimer's 1908 "Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Oman and Central Arabia."-Transcribed letters from 1798-1803 between foreign residents in the Arabian Gulf.-Gave end-of-term presentation encompassing various facets of the summer research. Show less

    • New York University Abu Dhabi

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      Postgraduate Research Fellow in the Arts & Humanities

      -Conducted geospatial and anthropological research on the Sharjah Biennial in Sharjah, UAE-Created digital, interactive maps on QGIS/ArcGIS showcasing spatial expansion of the Sharjah Biennial between 1993–2019-Compiled data on artworks displayed and their location to create biennial venue directory -Collaborated with NYU Abu Dhabi's OpenGulf to generate digital maps of historical tribal territories in Iraq and Najd

    • The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

      Sept 2021 - now

      -Writing about Gulf artists, musicians, cultural trends, and exhibitions to showcase breadth and depth of creativity in the Gulf region-Overseeing development and execution of programming and publications around Gulf art and culture, youth, and social trends-Building and establishing partnerships with international institutions to support diverse programming and publications Check out my latest writings under Featured-Worked closely with Senior Resident Scholar Dr. Kristin Diwan to conduct research on youth, culture, society, and politics in the Arabian Gulf-Published short pieces for Millennial Gulf blog on topics related to youth and culture in the Gulf region-Interviewed Gulf youths in the fields of art, culture, entrepreneurship, and society-Supported Programs team in developing and executing art and culture related events

      • Associate – Arts, Culture, and Social Trends

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Research Associate (Politics, Society, & Culture)

        Sept 2021 - Jul 2023

    • Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Smithsonian Folklife Festival UAE Program Lead Volunteer

      -Led team of up to 8 volunteers, aged 13 - 60+, on a daily basis to ensure smooth-running event-Worked directly with UAE Program curators, Dr. Michele Bambling and Dr. Rebecca Fenton, to assess daily program needs and strategize volunteer placement-Coordinated and assigned volunteer positions to support festival staff and UAE participants in their activities, such as arts workshops, nature installations, archives, and artisanal crafts-Trained rotating group of volunteers in different program tasks, such as leading an interactive map installation, explaining traditional crafts and cultural elements, managing large crowds, and engaging with visitors-Assisted program participants with their needs, such as sourcing more workshop materials, translation, and logistical support throughout the festival Show less

    • UAE Embassy - Washington, DC

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2022
      Exhibition Docent

      -Served as a docent for the “While the Coffee Grounds Settle” exhibition by leading visitor tours in the gallery-Facilitated dialogue around artworks at public programs, including panel talks, and with VIP delegations

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nada Ammagui
      NYU Abu Dhabi Postgraduate Research Fellowship New York University Abu Dhabi Sep 2020 Granted a year-long research fellowship in the Arts & Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi to conduct independent ethnographic research on Sharjah, UAE's art scene.
    • Awarded to Nada Ammagui
      2019 MESA Undergraduate Research Workshop Participant Middle East Studies Association Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Nada Ammagui
      2019 Undergraduate Conference Presentation Funding Award NYU Abu Dhabi Office of Undergraduate Research Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Nada Ammagui
      2019 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant NYU Abu Dhabi Office of Undergraduate Research Jun 2019 Awarded summer research funding to conduct ethnographic field work in Sharjah for my senior capstone thesis on the Sharjah Art Foundation and the Sharjah Biennial.
    • Awarded to Nada Ammagui
      2018 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant NYU Abu Dhabi Office of Undergraduate Research Jun 2018 Awarded to support archival research at the NYU Abu Dhabi Special Collections library.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pink Run Volunteer

      Issued by Zayed Sports City on Dec 2016
      Zayed Sports CityAssociated with Nada Ammagui

    • Volunteer Administrative Assistant

      Issued by Rhythms of Life International on Feb 2018
      Rhythms of Life InternationalAssociated with Nada Ammagui