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Alaa Alburai

Alaa Alburai

Alaa Alburai is a Palestinian journalist and editor who is interested in cultures and covering social issues. She has worked for many local organizations such as Ultra Palestine and An-Najah Broadcasting Channel and has written for local and international news agencies in both English and Arabic.

Palestine | Mar 4, 2020

Gaza's female softball players in league of their own

Baseball and softball fever is sweeping Gaza, where women and girls are learning to swing.

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Palestine | Apr 15, 2019

Inspired photographer spotlights Gaza's quiet heroines

A self-taught photographer shares the stories of ordinary women in Gaza who have extraordinary stamina and drive.

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Palestine | Feb 25, 2019

How this youth band from Gaza helps other musicians

Gaza's Sol Band makes its voice heard in concerts and on the internet, but an album just needs to wait.

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Palestine | Jan 24, 2018

Palestinian artist turns olive leaves into silver jewels

Nadia Abu Ghattas turned her handicraft hobby into a profession that reflects her love of olive trees.

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Palestine | Aug 25, 2017

New initiative brings Quran to Gaza's hearing-impaired

The Future Society for Deaf Adults in the Gaza Strip is offering religious courses for the deaf and hearing-impaired, teaching them the Quran for the first time.

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