women

Farewell, Damascus: On the Road to Freedom

Set in 1960s Damascus, Ghada Samman’s novel is an eminent celebration of life and female emancipation, but it also serves as a poignant reminder that the same rights and freedom of women are still being fought over both in the Syria and around the world.

7 natural beauty secrets from the Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa are home to some of the world’s best natural…

The Omani Village That’s Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship

By Tone Delin Indrelid Just across the road from the serene looking green domed mosque…

10 badass Middle Eastern women you need to know about on International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve put together this list of 10 Middle Eastern women…

The painful truth about FGM in the Middle East

One of the greatest obstacles standing in the way of the pursuit of gender equality…

Leena Al Ayoobi – The Bahraini Artist Recreating The Image Of Women In The Gulf

Contrary to common stereotypes, there was a time when bright colours reigned in the Arabian…

Art as a means of recovery for the Yezidi women who escaped ISIL

Last summer, the Yezidis of northern Iraq marked the third anniversary of the attempted genocide…

“Driving while female”: Manal Al Sharif and the fight for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia

“Rain begins with a single drop.” If you’re looking for some inspiration this week, look…

Samira Al Yaqoubi: The Jewel of Muscat

Artists have long been known to bring culture to life through their work. This is…