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

'Even the food is political': The perils of separating culture and occupation in Palestine

In pictures: Logos Hope, world renowned floating book fair, docks in Egypt

Iradj Bagherzade: A life in books, pushing new boundaries

Andrew Tate is no role model for young Muslims - he's a vulgar misogynist

Imran Mulla

Discover's 2022 quiz of the year

The 10 best Middle Eastern and North African films of 2022

Calls grow to cancel Kevin Hart's comedy show in Egypt over 'Afrocentric' views

Qatar World Cup 2022

Qatar World Cup: Fans adorned in Henna tattoos and immersed in Qatari culture

In pictures: Inside a British Muslim ballet school

Qatar World Cup 2022

Karak, henna and abayas: Football fans embrace Arab culture

From harissa to Rai music, the new additions to Unesco’s Intangible Heritage list

World Cup 2022: Five hidden gems to visit in Qatar