Gaza’s Assaf: The Arab World’s New Singing Sensation
MONDOWEISS: He very nearly didn't even make it to the audition but Mohammed Assaf has rapidly become a superstar with his patriotic songs. …
‘Band-Aid on A Bullet Wound’: Jordan ‘Campus Violence’ Plan
NASEEM TARAWNAH: The current upswing in violence on university campuses throughout Jordan has prompted the authorities to produce a plan. …
Islam & Terror: ‘Conversations With My Young, Muslim Son’
NAZISH YARKHAN, CGNEWS: 'Do people call you a terrorist?, 'How Do you Feel about the Boston bombing?' These difficult conversations are important. …
A True Treasure Trove: Casablanca’s Vinyl Record Shops
Vinyl records are a rarity these days and many are collectors’ items.…
Modesty: The Stick That’s Used to Enforce Invisibility
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Too often modesty is used as an excuse to silence women. We must not allow this situation to continue. …
At Last: Women Enter Public Discourse in Lebanon
NADIA AKL, CGNEWS: Until recently women, in spite of their clear achievements across many sectors, have been invisible in public discourse. That's changing …
Islamophobia is ‘Competition Racism’: A Clear Road to Fascism
ANNE-RUTH WERTHEIM, INFORMED COMMENT: It's very important to identify and call out racism but it's equally important to understand what forces underpin it. …
The Quirky Joy of Camel Dressage: Return to Umm Al Quwain
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Not one of the UAE's tourist hotspots Umm Al Quwain has some unique pleasures and holds fond memories for us. …
Arab Writers at PEN: It’s Not Just About Politics
M. LYNX-QUALEY: At major international writer events there seems to be an overwhelming focus on the politics of the region. Understandable but we're neglecting a fuller picture…
Dubai’s Top 5 Restaurants: A Personal Choice
SARAH WALTON: I'm often asked what are my favourite restaurants in Dubai - well then, here they are. …
