Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi Emirati commentator and patron of the arts, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has long been a respected voice on life in the Arab world. Well known for his commentaries on the Arab Spring, and his contributions to global publications including The Guardian and Foreign Policy, Al Qassemi is also the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation… Emirati commentator and patron of the arts, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has long been a respected voice on life in the Arab world. Well known for his commentaries on the Arab Spring, and his contributions to global publications including The Guardian and Foreign Policy, Al Qassemi is also the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation – an important private collection of modern art in the UAE. Last year he was named a World Fellow in enrichment initiative the Yale Greenberg World Fellows Programme, suggesting the popular Emirati might be lining up new ventures in the months and years to come. Founder, Burjeel Art Foundation Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Culture and society