Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is deeply flawed but it may be the best offer Hamas can expect
Julie M. Norman, UCL - The 20-point Gaza peace plan thrashed out under the leadership of the United States and agreed to by Israel is one of the most comprehensive outlines put forward publicly by the Trump administration for ending the conflict with Hamas. The plan reportedly has the buy-in of the Arab states as well as the UK and France. It could mark a pivotal point for ending the...
Past to Future: Egypt’s Vision 2030 Beyond Time
By Yasmine El-Sharkawy ~ As dawn unwraps its golden shroud over the Nile River, its light reflects back onto new speedy motorways, metro lines,...
US and Israel push to end UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon risks regional chaos
Vanessa Newby, Monash University and Chiara Ruffa, Sciences Po - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) is seen by many as an...
Women Pioneers: Egypt’s Female Trailblazers Carving New Ground
By Salma Naguib ~ From boardroom and courtroom to operating theatre and art gallery, Egypt's women are not only asserting themselves in public life but are also making it. Breaking the old limits and writing a...
Syrian Cuisine: Bread Sealed with Food Culture, Spice, and Memory
Syrian dinner is less about food, but less so in that it is entirely commodity to eat, yet as cultural identification, welcome, and hospitality. Soft, plain flatbreads pita breads are eaten with nearly...
Why is Israel bombing Syria?
Ali Mamouri, Deakin University - Conflict in Syria has escalated with Israel launching bombing raids against its northern neighbour. It follows months of fluctuating tensions in southern Syria between the Druze minority and forces...
Kuwait Weekend – 48-Hour Surprise Under the Sun Itinerary
By Layla Al-Duwaihis ~ Huddled in the heart of the Arabian Gulf is Kuwaitously, a weekend adventure that's not to be overlooked. In 48 hours, the visitors whizz in and out in wonder to see just how much of all things this vibrant but small nation has to offer—whether its cultural attractions and vibrant souks, sun-around-the-clock sea days, and cross-cultural excitement. For its heritage beneficiaries, a day of indulgence today or a touch of sunlight, Kuwait has something diverse for them over the weekend. Friday Morning: Panoramic Welcome in Kuwait Towers No visit to Kuwait can ever be described as complete if there is not a visit to the Kuwait Towers,...
Capes, Castles, and Cappadocia – Totally Justifiable Travel Destinations in Türkiye
By Eleanor Marsh ~
With valley windswept by wind into blue seas, century-blown fortress castle centuries' hall of centuries, Türkiye beckons holiday-makers to pastel-colored history and nature wind in crevices and recesses of the world. Treasure hunt holidays ballooning over Cappadocia, a stroll through medieval fort walls of a fortress...
Tender juicy roasted beef with roasted potatoes
When it comes to hearty and satisfying meals, few things can compare to a perfectly roasted cut of beef. The aroma of savory herbs and spices wafting through the house, the anticipation of sinking your teeth into tender, succulent meat – it's enough to make anyone's mouth water. And when you pair that roast with crispy, golden roasted potatoes, it's a match made in culinary heaven. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking to impress your family with a delicious home-cooked meal, roasted beef and potatoes are a timeless classic that never fails to delight. So why not roll up your sleeves, sharpen your knives, and get...
Tradition in Motion – The UAE Walking a Balance Between Heritage and a Headlong Rush
By Mariam Al Mansoori ~ Amidst the very midst of the rest of the world's speed, revolution, and advancement, no nation ever walked as perfect a line of keeping pace with their heritage and headlong rushing into the future as have the United Arab Emirates. Surrounded as it is by...
The Diversity Movement in Cosmetic Surgery!
By Anne Roumard - In an era where beauty is celebrated in all its diverse forms, the world of cosmetic surgery is undergoing a transformative shift. The traditional notions of beauty standards are evolving, embracing a more inclusive approach that celebrates individuality. Join us as we explore the empowering journey of the diversity movement in cosmetic surgery, where enhancing one's unique features takes precedence over conforming to rigid ideals. Breaking the Mold Gone are the days when cosmetic surgery solely aimed to conform to a standardized definition of beauty. The diversity movement is breaking the mold, encouraging individuals to define beauty on their own terms. Cosmetic procedures are no longer about erasing...
Flavors of Resilience – How Yemeni Cuisine Is Winning World Taste Buds
By Tariq Al-Mahri ~
Yemeni food is not stink. Yemeni food was forty years ago on the fringe of history and by nation's geographic belt of uplands and Arabian coast—Yemeni food was conceived an act of accommodation and national pride. Though all human beings on the face of the earth...
Guardians of Heritage: Oman’s Path Towards the Conservation of Its Cultural Heritage
Oman, boasting a history of centuries, centuries of tradition being equal to centuries, is even today attempting to adopt extreme measures in preserving its cultural heritage. The government, with impromptu action by the concerned public, makes efforts that preserve the physical and intangible culture of the nation so that...
Unifying the Continents, Unifying the Tales – A Wake-Up Call of World Culture to Turkey
By Barbaros Z. Alpman ~ Walking the cobble stone serpent avenues of Istanbul or enduring the keened saz dirge on Anatolian ridges, one observes: Turkey is not so easily rent as rewoven, retold anew to the world. Turkey has ever been and will remain a world-giant of culture, cosmopolitan and ageless in its ancient-new West-East. Turkish revanchism of culture is eye-stab for foreign neutral bon vivants but reconstruction of imagination of new Turkish self elsewhere in the world. Few have been so close to human condition as Turkish television and Nuri Bilge Ceylan's television. Turkish television and Turkish cinema established a strong...
Qatari Narrators Bring Unwavering Culture and Motivate Subsequent Generations
Qatar is also witnessing a re-emergence of its oral and literary tradition with a new generation of story tellers redefine the cultural heritage of the nation. Taking the country's developed cultural heritage, social diversions, and new-found identity into account, these writers and storytellers are taking on the responsibility of...
Back to the Future – Yemen’s Architectural Heritage Gains New Converts
By Hassan Al-Mahri ~ Heritage is not history— it's a country's soul, an eye over its heritage, identity, and culture which lived through millennia. In Yemen, a country renowned for its beautiful houses, that soul has been lost in the wrong manner. War, desertion, and centuries have left its...
Past to Future: Egypt’s Vision 2030 Beyond Time
By Yasmine El-Sharkawy ~ As dawn unwraps its golden shroud over the Nile River, its light reflects back onto new speedy motorways, metro lines, and tech parks cutting through Egypt's new horizon. As...
Tourism Revived: Iraq Returns to the World
By Layla Al-Khafaji ~ Baghdad — Amber gold sunsets cloak the Tigris River, its radiance on the Baghdad skyline. Blood and war in memory now, disappearing before sweeter harmonies — of rebirth, culture, and...
UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could
Paul Rogers, University of Bradford - Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to...
Made in Jordan: Jordanian Designers Plot Jordan onto the Fashion Map
By Rana Dabbas ~ In Amman's trendy Jabal Amman arts district, the quiet rustle of cloth and hum of sewing machines waft from the entrance of a light-bright-atelier. Inside, among stacks of linen and...
Kuwait Youth Power Innovation and Civic Renewal
Liberal activism, as well as innovation, have in recent...
Kuwait’s Coffee Culture Awakens A New Generation of Community and Creativity
Kuwait City – Those were the times when Kuwaiti...
A Creativity Nation: The Lebanese Youth Movement for Cultural Revival
Youth are currently driving the country towards its cultural rebirth since their creativity is also revitalizing the country's culture in spite of the current economic and political crises. The creativity of the youth...
From Olive Trees to Gourmet Pantries: Palestine’s Farm-to-Table Movement Takes Flight
There is a fresh Palestine farm-to-table movement that is fusing old agrarian culture and new food science and technology and emerging as an economic and cultural force. Growing out of the country's ancient...
Doha Gastronomic Climate Changes
The gastronomic climate in Doha will alter in a...
Qatar Fights Desert and Sea Nomadic Way of Life to Preserve Cultural Heritage
All these efforts at duplicating Qatar's Bedouin life on...
Vaccinating People Against Fake News
Researchers are trying to boost people’s immunity to fake news using online games and other strategies. Can these efforts protect the wider population against...
Olive Oils Explained
Olives and their oil are some of the oldest foods around today. Cultivation of the olive has been traced back as far as 5000...
Ships harness wind for voyage to a cleaner future
New sails and boat designs are set to help shipowners slash fuel costs and emissions. By Gareth Willmer - There is no mistaking Cristina Aleixendri’s...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
Elissa H. Patterson, University of Michigan and Jay Kayser, University of Michigan - A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with...
In fight against male cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis - and treatment - can take a toll on emotional and...
