Culture

Berlinale 2026: Arab and Turkish filmmakers deliver strong line-up despite Gaza controversy

Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah al-Khatib ruffled the feathers of the German elite with his passionate defence of the Palestinian cause

Why a group of digital linguists are trying to revitalise the long-extinct Phoenician language

British Museum's move to erase Palestine from exhibit labels is shameful

Victoria Brittain

El Sett: Why did the Saudi-backed biopic about Umm Kulthum flop?

Yennayer: What you need to know about Amazigh New Year

Israel's genocide in Gaza

We Are Still Here: What it feels like to live through Gaza's genocide

From steamships to sovereignty: How Iraq's old arteries challenge modern myths

Tanya Goudsouzian

Israel's genocide in Gaza

Palestine campaigners to increase pressure on Eurovision after Israel approved to take part

The New Byzantines: An exploration of Greece's Middle East ties

The Damned Don’t Cry and other new Arab movies you should know about

In pictures: Traditional sweet factory in Egypt prepares for Mawlid al-Nabi celebrations

Discovering a taste of Tehran in Havana

Cairo coffeehouses are where 'the real Egypt' can be found

Dalia Mostafa

Venice Film Festival 2022: Iranian cinema shines despite state repression

In pictures: Palestinian-Syrian refugee opens Iraq's first cat and dog hotel

How Arbaeen fosters a common identity between Iraqis and British Shia Muslims

Venice Film Festival 2022: Filmmakers explore the kaleidoscope of Arab life in France

Hanan Issa: The Welsh National Poet on her mission to elevate 'difficult women'

Mashrou’ Leila disbanded: Lebanese group announce split

Date with destiny? How Marvel's Sabra may prove a headache for the comic book franchise

How Netflix’s ‘Mo’ is advocating autism awareness in the Middle East