Is it the end of religious violence in the Middle East?
The escalation of radicalism, violence, and civil wars in the Middle East since the so-called Arab Spring revolts began in 2010 has exacted a massive…
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Names and meanings of Eight Arab countries
Borders have changed and moved over time throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Many of the countries currently embroiled in conflict, while boasting ancient…
Lebanon much closer to repealing controversial rape law
Campaigners against gender violence in Lebanon have voiced caution after MPs agreed to work to revoke a nearly 70-year-old law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution…
#GivingTuesday and Challenging Islamism
It’s that time of year again – when charities nationwide solicit support on what has come to be known as Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday), this year…
Breaking an Arab taboo
On this day in 1977, Egypt President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to make an official visit to Israel. A look at the…
Doting wife, mother and humanitarian – Princess Haya
As the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Princess…
Arab states to UN: Iran “sponsors terrorism”
Eleven Middle East and North African countries accused Iran of sponsoring “terrorism” and constantly interfering in the internal affairs of Arab nations, sparking tension and…
Arab artists: Five pieces of Donald Trump art
To recap, in case you were under a rock somewhere, Trump won the election on the 11th of November, and no one can forget it….
Israel: We want to pray at the Al-Aqsa mosque
Some Israeli lawmakers want to allow Jews to pray at an Islamic holy site in Jerusalem, a contentious proposal that is opposed by Middle Eastern leaders…
Meanings behind 22 Arab flags
If you want to understand the origins of a country, look at its flag. Flags show you what a state’s founders wished for their people….