The past few days here in Ecuador, where I’m currently photographing, have once again convinced me that not only life, but also nature, is like a box of chocolates. Especially here in the tropics, you never know what sweet—or occasionally rather sour—piece Pachamama has prepared for you. Usually, during a shoot, I end up sampling a bit of everything.
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, is participating in the second edition of the Artisans Pavilion at the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” Forum; a participation that reflects the Department’s commitment to promoting Emirati crafts and ensuring their sustainability, in alignment with the Ajman Vision 2030 “Ajman for People,” which places people and cultural identity at the heart of the Emirate’s development priorities.