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She also received the Emerging Talent award at the Design Doha Prize 2026 for her work \u201cThe Spoils: Lights from Waste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Media City Qatar in collaboration with Art Basel Qatar, \u201cNext in Arts\u201d is a three-year program designed to identify, support and elevate emerging creative talent through artistic experimentation, greater visibility and international engagement. Shaikhi was selected as its inaugural winner for \u201cThe Loudest Grain,\u201d a lighting installation made from biodegradable materials derived from rice waste. 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