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Forget that last minute dash to the bookshop wondering what to read – I’ve done the hard work for you and created a list of my top five recommendations to read this summer so you can skip straight to relaxing! So, let’s dive right into my list of the best Middle Eastern books for your summer reading – whether you’re looking for a captivating novel to sink into, hard hitting essays or even to practice your Arabic, we’ve got just the books for you!
In response to her disappointment at the lack of support for Palestine during Israel’s most recent round of attacks, Nicole Griffin contemplates why so many people who have vocally supported Black Lives Matter and other progressive political causes have been quiet about Palestine. By pointing out the parallels between racial oppression in the United States and in Palestine, she attempts to empower people to extend their activism to the Middle East.
We’ve created this clear, honest guide based on our own experiences to show you the good, the bad, the wonderful and the downright weird of studying abroad. Whether you’re a university student, a young professional with an interest in the region or you’re simply looking for a new adventure, this guide will help you find the perfect place for YOU to learn Arabic. This week… Nablus, Palestine
With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, Riyadh-based teacher and podcaster Andrea Mehringer shares her reflections.
Here’s everything you need to get started at home with three beautiful traditional Middle Eastern crafts – Arabic calligraphy, Palestinian embroidery, and Islamic geometric art.
These five awe-inspiring change-makers are using their platforms – along with their vision, passion and determination – to empower communities and shape culture in the Middle East and beyond, and we’re so excited to share them with you!
Iran, once home to one of the most impressive and world-shaping empires in history, is…
Bassem Youssef, a heart surgeon living with his wife and baby daughter in Cairo, was…
If you’re based in London, there are plenty of Middle East-focused events going on throughout…