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Um Kulthoum, Fairouz and past legends of nationalism Al-Araby 2 days ago CultureCulture: Um Kulthoum and Fairouz embodied unity and hope at a time of...
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Zauberland: A journey through a Syrian refugee's dreamscape Al-Araby 2 days ago CultureThe Syrian conflict is dramatically displayed at the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House in London.
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Palestinian ‘Frank Sinatra’ to hold London concert The Arab Weekly 4 days ago CulturePalestinian singer Omar Kamal will be singing a number of new songs from his latest album “Show Me the Light” in London’s Aldwych...
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How the battle of Mosul was waged on WhatsApp The Guardian 3 weeks ago CultureIn an extract from his new book, James Verini gives his first-hand view of the bizarre, bleak conflict with Isis in 2016.
Islamism in Germany: Fighting Salafists with YouTube satire Qantara.de 4 weeks ago CultureThe state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is relying on wit and humour as an antidote to Islamist extremism.
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IndieGoGo: Support Independent Palestinian Theater Arabic Literature 4 days ago CultureFrom the beginning, Khashabi chose to be an independent theater, which has meant refusing institutional Israeli financial support, as, organizers...
Independent cinema blossoms in Egypt The Arab Weekly 1 week ago CultureWhen Neveen Shalaby started making films, she was on a shoestring budget and had to use a simple video camera she had saved for months to buy.
This Togolese-Israeli pop sensation doesn’t want to talk about race Haaretz 2 weeks ago CultureIsrael born Stephane Legar rose to stardom after singing about how everything in this country is 'Comme Ci Comme ça'. Now he is dying...
‘Guilt and shame’: journalist James Verini on the US role in the destruction of Iraq The Guardian 3 weeks ago CultureThe author of a new first-hand account of the battle of Mosul talks about his experiences on the frontline.
A world-class literature festival is on its way to Abu Dhabi Condé Nast Traveller 4 weeks ago CultureIn collaboration with the Ministry of Tolerance, Hay Festival is launching a new edition in the capital in February 2020.
