Bombay was the hub from where pearls were exported to other countries. Because of this link, India traders settled in large ...

From dolphin spotting in Oman to pearl hunting in Ras Al Khaimah, this region holds more adventures – and surprises – than ...

In a series of inflammatory statements, US President Donald Trump has proposed a ‘radical reimagining’ of Gaza — one that involves forcibly relocating its Palestinian population and transforming the ...

Digenes Akritas is an epic poem from the Byzantine Empire. It follows the exploits of the titular hero in the Byzantine ...

In Cairo’s famous Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the city’s most prominent Jewish landmarks, a treasure trove of history lay ...

DEI for Black Americans in the second age of Trump has a new meaning called the Declaration of Economic Independence.

Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik ...

From Shadia to Fairuz, MENA's youth are revisiting classic Arabic music, reviving romantic traditions that have long defined ...

Identity in the Middle East is still shaped by social and economic relationships rather than by modern political boundaries.

19th-century demographics: A barren land ... As Jewish immigration to Palestine increased, Arab workers from across the Jordan River streamed westward, drawn by employment opportunities and improved ...

The 17th century saw the first Dutchman ... some aspects of the scientific traditions prevalent in the heyday of Arab and Muslim civilization. The Arabic translation of Apollonius is fascinating ...

In Washington, Netanyahu is today set to meet with Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, before his high-stakes talks with Trump. Before leaving Israel, Netanyahu spoke at Ben ...