Culture

5 spectacular cultural sites in Iran

Iran, once home to one of the most impressive and world-shaping empires in history, is…

Falconry: The UAE’s Most Sacred Sport

To celebrate the 48th anniversary back in December 2019 of the founding of the United…

Introducing… The Souq

Since Pink Jinn began in 2015, we’ve tried to showcase the beauty and complexities of…

Evelyn Naón Ibiza – Scents of the Silk Road

When you think of the Silk Roads, the ancient trading routes between East and West,…

7 essential resources for Arabic students

Arabic is one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn, but with a little bit of help from these 7 awesome resources you’ll be well on your way in no time. Whether you’re learning Modern Standard Arabic or a dialect, written or spoken, subject-specific or conversational Arabic – this list of books, apps and programmes will save you time, effort and stress – hamdullah!

12 essential ingredients for cooking Middle Eastern food

Rooted in local cultures, Middle Eastern food is one of the world’s most delicious and intriguing cuisines. But really, it’s all about sharing food and precious moments with friends and family.

To help you start your own Middle Eastern cooking adventure, we’ve put together this list of 12 essential ingredients that are used in many recipes from the region.

13 essential blogs and websites to help you understand the Middle East

These 13 English-language Middle East blogs and websites are essential reading for anyone interested in Middle East politics and culture.

The Middle East in London: November events calendar

If you’re based in London, there are plenty of Middle East-focused events going on throughout…

Stronger Than Bullets: Music on the Frontlines of Libya’s Revolution

“Music gives me power, it gives me hope. It moves hearts… Strings have more power than bullets, stronger than bullets” – Masoud Buisir, the Troubadour of the Libyan revolution.