Raya Ani selected as top most Influential Architects in the Middle East

Design Idea Competition by IPOD
Future Living | Technology | Sustainability

Invited to be on the jury panel to select the winners...
Deadline: April 20th, 2018

Invited to speak at UNFOLD Art XChange that will take place from the 19-22 March 2018 in Dubai.

Art, Architecture and Design

Heralding a new era of Art in Contemporary Architecture and Design.

Art Talks 1: Tuesday, 20th March 2018 at 3:15 p.m.

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"A monumental THANK YOU to all my supporters and the people who believe in me....

Every recognition I get, it feels like it is yours.

I am always overwhelmed with messages of love and support.. and they come from everywhere..

RAW-NYC Architects- Dubai office was established in 2014! Since then, I was selected top most powerful architects in the Middle East for 2015, 2016, 2017 and this year I am on the list of the most influential architects in the region!

I believe in my vision to create:

Something out of nothing
Create beauty out of something
Create gorgeous out of beauty
Create spectacular out of gorgeous
Create splendid out of spectacular

I do face lots of challenges but that is simply how life goes! I used to feel betrayed by these challenges as I thought, if I am good, work hard, care so much and give so much, how could I get betrayed?

I stand today stronger and more powerful knowing that every challenge that comes my way is a great opportunity for growth and prosperity - a beautiful chance for me to reach my full potential and to be connected to others and to my environment in meaningful ways! I am grateful for being open and receptive to what comes my way..

I am grateful for all my talents. My talents are gifts and they are not mine alone!

I am grateful that I have the power to break every glass ceiling that crushes my little head.. .. nothing stops me.. My energy is compounded by other positive energies that are sent my way..

lessons keep presenting themselves again and again till you trust your instinct.

I often doubt my instinct in the fear of being unfair to others. In the process of working hard to be empathetic and fair to others, I was being unfair to myself..

I learned the hard way what we are all told when flying on planes..

put your oxygen mask on first before helping others!"- RAYA ANI

An exclusive event for AIA Middle East members only

Date: July 12th, 2017
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Mirage Project Point, Dubai Design District

Panelists: Ralf Steinhauer, RSP
Joe Tabet, JT + Partners
Arif Memhood, RMJM
Sumaya Dabbagh, Dabbagh Architects
Raya Ani, RAW-NYC Architects (Moderator)

This event will give you an opportunity to address other experienced professionals with questions and challenges you have met in your own practice, as well as network with fellow architects.

Discussion Topics can include but are not limited to;

- Effectively communicating the value of your design
- Building/ developing an independent practice addressing challenges of the UAE, MENA region; as a US/European firm, as an employee, as an American trained professional.
- Working with local Authorities; Regulations, Approvals, Lessons Learned

RSVP
heather.yanusas@aiamiddleeast.org.

To reserve one-on-one time with a specific panelist please include your selection in your reply. Registration is strictly first come first served.

Thank you Middle East Architect for selecting me in the Architect Power list for 2015, 2016 and 2017! Thank you all who believe in me and supported my work over the years..😊

Thank you all for your support and trust.....

I have been elected as the American Institute of Architects- Middle East- 2016 Vice President, 2017 President.

Today in the Malayala manorama newspaper!

Moderator: Raya Ani

AIA Middle East, End of year conference with panelists fromMasdar Institute of Science and Technology,Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council,American University of SharjahinAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates— withRaya AniandRAW-NYC Architects.