Saber Bamatraf

Saber has been nominated as a finalist for the Arab Personality of the Year Award (APYA 2025) in the Arts & Culture category.

Organised by Al-Arab in the UK, the award celebrates Arab figures whose work has positively impacted their…

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“When I first talked to Saber Bamatraf to see if he might be open to joining me as a guest, I was stunned, almost wordless. I realised I was…

This article was originally published in Arabic in Horiet Cultural Magazine (2nd edition) on 3rd of September 2025,  and has been translated by the author for publication in English on his official website.

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In 1st of July 2025, Saber and Shatha were honoured to attend the Royal Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The event, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III, brought together individuals…

 Saber Bamatraf and Shatha Altowai share their experience of coming to Edinburgh as artists at risk, becoming part of the city’s artistic community, and exploring through art what it means to be in a place and belong to a place.

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Saber's composition "Arabia" is deeply inspired by the captivating landscapes of the Arabian desert—the sweeping sands and hidden valleys. Yet, the true muse for this piece is rather unexpected: the camel. Yes, you’ve read that right, inspired by the camel!

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The Yemeni March is an instrumental music cover of a centuries-old Yemeni folk melody, known as 'Khyalt Baraqaan Lamae'—meaning 'Shining Light Fantasy' in local parlance in Yemen. This iconic tune has been a cultural cornerstone, evolving through history with various…