Israel | May 17, 2022 Ultra-Orthodox women produce films, inspire Israeli girls A few courageous ultra-Orthodox women film producers are creating movies for their own audience, completely changing the perception of entertainment in the ultra-Orthodox society.
Turkey | May 10, 2022 Silenced Turkish singers decry continued music ban Turkish government persistence on not removing the live music ban draws outcry from the entertainment and music industry.
Gulf | May 9, 2022 Syrian rapper embraces NFTs to shake up Middle East music industry Nonfungible tokens are charting a new course for artists, and one Syrian musician hopes they will help more Arab artists gain independence.
Lebanon | May 2, 2022 Lebanese artists explore NFTs The adoption of NFT art in Lebanon seems to be a milestone for artists.
Gulf | Apr 26, 2022 Reverse-Orientalism, feminism inform work of Omani artist Eman Ali Sexuality, the performance of gender, and religious and socio-political ideologies are at the forefront of Omani artist Eman Ali's art, and her hybrid of artistic expression ranges from photography to installation.
Culture | Apr 17, 2022 Photographer captures surrealist post-explosion Beirut at Dubai art show Surreal silos and ruins of ancient buildings are the subjects of the new series of works by Dia Mrad, recently presented at the biggest art fair in the Middle East.
Palestine | Apr 15, 2022 Hamas, Islamic Jihad finance 'resistance' dramas for Ramadan Islamist groups in the Gaza Strip argue that films should reflect the realities of the Israeli occupation.
Egypt | Apr 7, 2022 Director reveals Egypt missed out on 'Moon Knight' because of permits Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, the first Arab to direct a Marvel production, has criticized his country’s bureaucracy and intervention by multiple authorities in obtaining licenses to film international productions on Egyptian soil.
Egypt | Apr 4, 2022 Disney to dub new film Encanto in Egyptian Arabic after 10-year hiatus The company began dubbing its films in standard Arabic a decade ago, in a decision that was widely interpreted in political terms and which sparked strong controversy among Arabic-speaking fans.
Palestine | Apr 2, 2022 Film about Israel collaborators sparks outcry in Palestine Conservative Palestinians are outraged at a Palestinian film about Palestinians collaborating with Israel, which also features nudity and indecency.
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
