United Arab Emirates: Visual Artist Soraya Sikander has been awarded the prestigious 'Golden Visa' for excellence in the Arts and Culture, by the Government of United Arab Emirates. Soraya Sikander is a painter of the natural world. The artist's studio is currently based in the Emirate of Dubai. Soraya Sikander has over the years established long term ties with the UAE, she is inspired by the UAE landscape particularly the scenery and mangroves of Abu Dhabi.
