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Arabs and Eastern Europeans may speak different languages, eat different food, and dress differently. However, they share numerous similarities. Continue reading 3 similarities between Arabs and Eastern Europeans
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Qahera is a 2013 webcomic by the Egyptian comic artist Deena Mohamed. In its 10 parts, it tackles islamophobia, misogyny, and white feminism, among others. Continue reading Qahera: The Egyptian Webcomic that Challenges Patriarchy, Islamophobia, and Misogyny
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From August 31 until February 10, Abu Dhabi’s Photography Studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat will exhibit the work of several talented artists who will be exploring the idea of Khaleejiness. Continue reading Manarat Al Saadiyat’s new exhibition explores Khaleejiness
Maisaa Al Mannai is a self-taught artist from Qatar whose paintings depict Arab women in traditional clothing. Speaking to Sip of Culture, she discussed her art and inspirations. Continue reading Maisaa Al Mannai: “Female gender plays a vital role in the development of our nation”
The transition from childhood into womanhood shocks you as you realise you do not “become” a woman, you “learn” how to be one. Continue reading You do not become a woman, you learn how to be one
There are thousands of different misconceptions about Arabs and the Arab World. One such misconception is that all Arabs are Muslim. Few people outside of the Arab World know that Christianity is not only present but celebrated in the Middle … Continue reading Christianity and Christmas in the Arab World
The Arab world — pause a minute — ask yourself, what did reading this evoke? Did you imagine deserts, camels, beaches, souks, luxury, Burj Khalifa … and everything else that we are shown on television? Probably. While all of that … Continue reading The art of Arabian hospitality
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