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Middle Eastern queer cinema has yet to achieve a commercial blockbuster, but its ideas are being embraced, writes Jad Salfiti in this preview of the Soura film festival
On 20 September, the Kuwaiti National Assembly passed a law granting protections for the survivors of domestic violence.
An open letter to my motherland, Libya
Comment: Fatima Kried writes a plea for a more inclusive Libya.
The battle to save Beirut's unique architectural heritage
In the aftermath of Beirut's explosion, citizens are fighting to protect the city's historic buildings.
Four participants withdraw from Israeli documentary festival, citing BDS
Four participants of Docaviv 2020 have withdrawn themselves and their entries after a campaign by BDS.
Abu Dhabi abolishes permit system for buying alcohol
Authorities in Abu Dhabi has abolished a permit system for buying alcohol as rules relax.
Young Afghan women, men perform whirling Sufi dance together
Young Afghans are embracing Sufi dance in which spin repetitively in prayer and seek to lose themselves in a spiritual trance that they believe ...
Turkey condemns Greek newspaper headline abusing Erdogan
Turkey condemned a headline in a Greek newspaper that insulted the president.
Will Sudan's historic deal with rebels finally bring peace?
The peace agreement to end devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile could be a key turning point in Sudan's democratic ...
Ammar 808: Tunisia's sonic mastermind returns with fusion electronica
The New Arab Meets: Tunisian electronic producer Ammar 808, whose new album blends the pulsating sounds of the Maghreb and south India.
What's powering France's amoral alliance with UAE?
Comment: Paris has kept its extensive collaboration with the Emiratis curiously quiet. The 2019 revelations on UAE's shadowy behaviour in Yemeni ...
Emirates airline to produce kosher meals as Israel beckons
The Middle East's biggest airline will set up a 'dedicated' facility to produce kosher meals for Jewish travellers.
China hails Xinjiang 'jobs success' as condemnation mounts
Beijing claims to have improved life in the northwestern region but human rights groups and Western countries say at least a million are held ...
Ireland's growing influence in the Middle East
Unburdened by the colonial legacies dogging other countries in Western Europe, Ireland has received a warm reception in the Arab world.
Palestinians 'need to help themselves', says UAE deputy minister
Palestinians have been outraged by the UAE's normalisation deal with Israel.
The Wolf of Baghdad: Memoir of a Lost Homeland
Book Club: Carol Isaacs's stunning graphic novel is a vivid journey into the history of Iraq's Jewish community.
Uproar after 'victim blaming' in Pakistan gang rape case
Protests hit Pakistan after a police chief appeared to blame the victim for an alleged gang rape while she was driving with her children at ...
Lil Mix singer Jade Thirlwall embraces Arab identity
Jade Thirlwall says she embraces her Arab identity and wants to become more vocal about her heritage as Lil Mix continue to rise.
Abu Dhabi instructs all hotels to offer kosher meals
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has 'advised' hotels on Tuesday to offer kosher food.
Israel’s biggest bank expects deals with UAE soon
Dov Kotler, the head of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim, says that he expects to make new deals with the UAE’s largest banks soon.
Netflix removes French film in Turkey after official complaint
Ankara requested the streaming giant take down 'Cuties', a French film accused of sexualising young girls.
Habibi Collective: Collating films made by Arab women
The New Arab speaks to Roisin Tapponi, the founder of the Habibi Collective project, about the digital archiving of films made by women from the ...
Fighting for MENA recognition in the US census
Advocates from Middle Eastern and North African communities have fought for decades to get their own check box on US census forms.
Disney's Mulan is an insult to Uighurs, Muslims everywhere
Comment: Disney's new Mulan employs lazy and offensive stereotypes of Arabs, and is filmed on the very same lands where China is persecuting ...
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