Features

Reclaiming cultural footing
From Baghdad to the Arab World, Iraqi television drama seeks wider reach
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The mazayen competition will run from January 5 to 8
Mazayen Competition of King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 kicks off in Riyadh
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Large audience
Ramina Books rings in New Year with literary celebration in Sharjah
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At risk
Yemenis outraged as Khat users abuse ancient Marib temple
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People gather on Christmas day at a restaurant in Damascus.
Damascus shines with Christmas lights amid tight security
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Wrestler Rodaina Gamal, 15, in action during a training session at the one-room Manshiya club in El Mansoura, Egypt, December 15, 2025.
From small hall to big dreams, Egypt’s girl wrestlers defy the odds
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Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, December 21, 2025.
Crown prince opens AFCON 2025 as Morocco stages dazzling launch
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Building bridges between generations
Sharjah Literature Festival returns with stories that connect
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Morocco’s Soufiane Bouftini celebrates on the podium with the FIFA Arab Cup trophy along with teammates and coach Tarik Sektioui et Lusail Stadium in Qatar, December 18, 2025.
Morocco cap 2025 with Arab Cup win ahead of AFCON
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Tumultuous debut
Regulation meets celebrity as Miss Egypt’s TV debut sparks legal row
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Egyptian founder of ‘Wanas El-Hekayat’, a platform to support women to heal and voice their opinions through storytelling workshops, Zahra Abdellah talks during an interview in Cairo, March 7, 2022.
Viral metro incident highlights rising gender-based violence in Egypt
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Kaouther Ben Hania receives looks on during the closing ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2025.
Arab filmmakers land four films on Academy Awards shortlist
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For the pleasure of readers.
Tunis City Book Fair brings culture to the capital’s heart
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Honouring the past.
From ancient landscapes to modern museums, Gulf countries reclaim heritage
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A tourist flies with an Ultralight trike pilot near the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo.
Giza pyramids set for cultural revival with ambitious 15-year plan
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Musicians perform during German composer and music producer Hans Zimmers live concert as part of Riyadh Season, January 24, 2025.
From Boulevards to Red Sea, Riyadh Season 2025 draws over 8 million visitors
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