Middle East Masala started as a blog in 2010 to show readers a country and a region, effortlessly balancing its Islamic heritage with an evolving modern outlook. This quest continues through middleeastmasala.com that attempts to capture the blooming art scene, rich architecture, culture, regional cuisines and natural wonders of the Emirates and the Middle East.

The website is curated by Tessy Koshy, an independence print and online journalist, who primarily writes art, culture and human interest stories. She has over two decades of writing experience in various journalistic media. As the editor of Middle East Masala, she is keen to document the cultural roots of a rapidly progressing region through a range of artist interviews, event updates and cultural features.

Read her latest articles here.