Robot Restaurant Brings a Sense of Normalcy to Mosul
Since Mosul was liberated from the Islamic State (IS) four years ago, the city has shown the world its road…
Closure of Bardo Bar Alienates Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ Community
On October 31, Bardo, one of Beirut’s landmark LGBTQ+ establishments, closed its doors. The bar’s closure comes amidst an ongoing…
Space Culture in the UAE is Booming
Astronomy has played an important and long-standing role in Arab culture. Sailors, farmers, and Bedouins used the stars to navigate…
Al Rawabi Sparks Controversy in Jordan
On August 12, Netflix released a new series titled Al Rawabi: School for Girls. The show sparked controversy in the…
Katy Perry’s Egypt-Inspired Shoe Sparks Debate on Cultural Appropriation in the Middle East
Earlier this summer, American singer and songwriter Katy Perry announced she was releasing an Egypt-inspired shoe collection as part of…
Amidst Lebanon’s Crises, Art Galleries are Providing a Sense of Normalcy
On August 4, 2020, an intense explosion occurred at the port of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. The blast killed, injured, and…
Women Pushing for Change in Israel’s Bedouin Community
Polygamy, within the boundaries of religion, has led to years of the illegal prevalence of polygamous marriages across Bedouin communities…
The Brief History of the Palestine Flag
When Israel-Palestine tensions came to a head in May, observers worldwide took to the streets to protest the ongoing conflict…
What Does the Keffiyeh Represent?
In an era of heightened capitalism and nationalism, US tech giant Google finds itself in the middle of another political…
Lebanese Women Face Domestic Violence in Fresh Outbreak of Brutality
For almost a decade, Lebanon’s economy has been crumbling. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and national lockdowns have amplified the country’s…