M.-Lynx-Qualey

The Pros and Cons of Arab World Literary Prizes

The Pros and Cons of Arab World Literary Prizes

M. LYNX-QUALEY: There’s always bound to be heated debate about the merits of judging literature but the Arab world’s literary prizes attract particularly warm discussion.

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

Egyptian Artists vs Government: Is Conflict Inevitable?

Egyptian Artists vs Government: Is Conflict Inevitable?

ASMAA NAGUIB, ARABLIT: Many prominent Egyptian artists met recently to discuss how best to regulate the relationship between the Culture Ministry and themselves.

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

Writing About Torture: Mechanism of Resistance

Writing About Torture: Mechanism of Resistance

MOHGA HASSIB, ARABLIT: There is a debate among writers about how to treat the subject of torture. The acclaimed Lebanese writer Elias Khoury has firm views

 Common Ground News Service

‘Muslim’. ‘Women’s’. ‘Rights’. Giving Meaning to Words

‘Muslim’. ‘Women’s’. ‘Rights’. Giving Meaning to Words

SHEHERAZADE JAFARI, CGNEWS: The idea of Muslim women awaiting rescue from their oppressive lives by an injection of Western liberal values is far from reality.

 Common Ground News Service

One Day On the Beach: Is It Good Enough?

One Day On the Beach: Is It Good Enough?

FRANZISKA KABELITZ, CGNEWS: In a controversial programme young Palestinian children are invited to spend one day on Israeli beaches.

 Sarah Grebowski

It’s Time to Debunk the Many Myths of the Egyptian Revolution

It’s Time to Debunk the Many Myths of the Egyptian Revolution

SARAH GREBOWSKI: A spontaneous, youth-led uprising that brought instant democracy via Facebook and Twitter? I’m afraid not.

 Rachel McArthur

Lebanon’s Hottest New Act… Mashrou Leila

Lebanon’s Hottest New Act… Mashrou Leila

RACHEL MCARTHUR: Remember the name Mashrou Leila (Leila’s Project), because we guarantee this band will become a household name very soon.

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

Keeping the Meaning in the Language of Protests

Keeping the Meaning in the Language of Protests

M. LYNX-QUALEY: Much has been written about the ‘banners of the revolution’. However, it is difficult to agree a translation that matches their spirit.

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

Has the Arabic Booker Had Enough of Egyptians?

Has the Arabic Booker Had Enough of Egyptians?

M. LYNX-QUALEY – Miral El-Tahawy’s wonderful novel “Brooklyn Heights” has been showered with praise. Is it, however, to be the subject of anti-Egyptian bias?