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One of Iraq’s most ambitious cultural outreach programmes
Iraq launches Ramadan series to promote global religious knowledge
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No new timetable
NEOM Winter Games delayed as kingdom reassesses mega projects
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And the winner is ... Joudi Shaheen
Controversy hits ‘The Voice’ as fans question voting integrity
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The largest and oldest literary fair in the Middle East
Cairo International Book Fair draws thousands in tribute to Mahfouz
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A cultural treasure and a living tradition
Emirati Nabati poetry takes centre stage at Al Dhafra Book Festival
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A mix of comedy and social satire
Bahrain’s Ramadan drama line-up promises laughter, cultural flair
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Increasingly visible on the global cultural map
Music, art and self-expression converge at Freakyard 2026 in Riyadh
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A night of tension, controversy and dramatic swings
Morocco loses final but wins prestige after dramatic AFCON night
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Moroccan fans celebrate in Tangier after winning their AFCON semi-final against Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations: A festive spectacle in Morocco
Saad Guerraoui
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Enamel on aluminium, 80 x 80 cm
Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa debuts at Belgium's BRAFA
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A sharp and richly-textured voice
Mansour Rahbani’s poetic legacy takes symphonic flight in Beirut
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Regulatory oversight is crucial
Viral social media trend leaves experts alarmed
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"Begging For Food" by 16-year-old Yara, powerfully depicts the theme of starvation in Gaza
American YouTuber Ms. Rachel holds exhibition for Gaza’s children in New York
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Multiple causes
Arab world faces sharp decline in birth rates amid demographic shifts
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After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where tens of thousands of soldiers fell in a few hours, the ground turned into an open market
Smiles born from fields of death
Amr El-ghazaly
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A prestigious platform for authors
Top Arab writers vie for prestigious Kuwait short story prize
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