Opinion

England's Declan Rice (L) and Jack Grealish (R) take a knee ahead of the football match against Romania at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England on 6 June, 2021.
Voices

Drown out the boos when England takes the knee

Opinion: Those fans who are booing as the English national football team takes the knee are on the wrong side of history, writes Sam Hamad.

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Sam Hamad

11 June, 2021
Perspectives
Opinion
Perspectives

What is behind Egypt's newfound support for Gaza?

Opinion: While Egypt played a major role in bringing about the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, many are suspicious of its motives, writes Malek Wannous.

Malek Wannous

Malek Wannous

14 June, 2021
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Perspectives

The WHO's Orwellian relationship with Syria

Opinion: The World Health Organization's continued co-operation with Assad's murderous regime is in direct contradiction with its humanitarian mandate

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Mat Nashed

11 June, 2021
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Perspectives

A trickle of aid, a torrent of weapons to Israel Palestine

Opinion: Blocking aid to Gaza while selling huge amounts of weaponry to Israel makes the US complicit in Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people

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Josh Ruebner

11 June, 2021
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Perspectives

Why Algeria's problems won't be solved at the ballot box

Opinion: Algerian politics is caught in a struggle between loyal proponents of the old regime, and an uncompromising protest movement, writes Yasmina

Yasmina Allouche

Yasmina Allouche

11 June, 2021
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In Brief
The New Arab at 7: Interactive Timeline
In Brief

The New Arab at 7: Interactive Timeline

As The New Arab celebrates its anticipated web re-launch, we take a look back at the key events from the past seven years, and how they have shaped us

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab Staff

02 June, 2021
Life affirming journalism
In Brief

The New Arab at 7: Life-affirming journalism from MENA

Sheeffah Shiraz, Features Editor, reminds us that behind the headlines there are real human stories and a region brimming with passion and creativity

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Sheeffah Shiraz

01 June, 2021
Media revolution
In Brief

The New Arab at 7: A media revolution for modern times

Veteran of the Arab media scene, Rami Khouri, surveys the contemporary media landscape and its changing role in society.

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Rami G. Khouri

01 June, 2021
Informed compelling coverage
In Brief

The New Arab at 7: Compelling coverage, informed insight

Charlie Hoyle, Analysis & Politics Editor, explains how The New Arab offers readers unique insights that build on, complement and go beyond the news

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Charlie Hoyle

01 June, 2021
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