Some of the Arab world's most well-known authors have demanded the International Prize for Arabic Fiction cut ties with the UAE.
A number of Arab artists have withdrawn from Emirati-run exhibitions and competitions in opposition to last month's agreement to normalise ties with Israel.
Palestinians mock educational booklet promoting Abbas as 'role model'
The booklet, titled 'Our role model, Our president', has a picture of Abbas on its cover and was said to contain quotes and thoughts of the Palestinian leader.
Health of hunger-striking Palestinians protesting Israeli administrative detention deteriorates
The health of five Palestinian prisoners who are hunger striking to protest their administrative detention is deteriorating.
Need for speed: meet Palestine's all-women racing team
Following the release of "Speed Sisters," a film on the Middle East's first women-only rally-driving team, The New Arab speaks to the director ...