Robert McKelvey

Robert McKelvey is a British journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon that specializes in arts, culture and humanitarian interest stories across the Middle East. On Twitter: @RCMcKelvey

Lebanon | May 29, 2022

Rebirth Beirut brings nightlife back to Lebanon’s iconic Gemmayzeh

NGO Rebirth Beirut has brought 24-hour power back to Lebanon’s beloved nightlife district, hoping to encourage visitors and businesses to return.

Lebanon | May 5, 2022

Lebanese hope for change in May 15 parliamentary elections

Despite furstration with Lebanon's established political leaders and parties, opposition groups have yet to present a strong, unified alternative.

A demonstrator clad in a mask colored with the Lebanese flag.

Gulf Pulse | Mar 19, 2022

Art Dubai embraces digital, NFTs, Global South

At Art Dubai, digital art and the Global South are spotlighted at the fair’s largest edition to date.

Robert McKelvey

Rebirth Beirut brings nightlife back to Lebanon’s iconic Gemmayzeh

Lebanese hope for change in May 15 parliamentary elections

Art Dubai embraces digital, NFTs, Global South

Podcasts

‘Right moment' for steps toward Israeli-Saudi normalization, says Daniel Shapiro

Check Point’s Gil Messing recounts battling sophisticated Iranian hackers

Saudi Arabia banking on oil windfall to keep focus on fiscal discipline and diversification, says Stephen Kalin

Robert McKelvey

Rebirth Beirut brings nightlife back to Lebanon’s iconic Gemmayzeh

Lebanese hope for change in May 15 parliamentary elections

Art Dubai embraces digital, NFTs, Global South

Breaking News

Rich heritage buried under impoverished Gaza Strip

Summer means suffering: how workers survive intense Gulf heat

Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalisation deal?

Podcasts

‘Right moment' for steps toward Israeli-Saudi normalization, says Daniel Shapiro

Check Point’s Gil Messing recounts battling sophisticated Iranian hackers

Saudi Arabia banking on oil windfall to keep focus on fiscal discipline and diversification, says Stephen Kalin