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Entertainment 5 years ago

Gritty Lebanese film challenges marital rape impunity in Arab world

In a short film set in Lebanon, where marital rape is not a crime, filmmaker Farah Shaer tackles one of Arab society's biggest taboos and highlights the difficulties women face when reporting domestic and sexual violence.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Arab artists boycott UAE after Israel deal

The United Arab Emirates' move to pursue normalization with Israel has prompted a backlash from Arab artists and intellectuals, who are boycotting Emirati-backed cultural awards and events to support the Palestinian cause.

World 5 years ago

UN calls on Arab world for more solidarity against pandemic

Faced with deep and lasting consequences from the coronavirus pandemic, Arab countries must show more mutual support through aid, for example by creating "regional solidarity funds," the UN said Thursday.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

UAE Mars probe launch from Japan rescheduled for July 20

A Japanese rocket carrying the first Arab mission to Mars will blast into space on Monday, after being delayed by bad weather, the launch company said Friday.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Eyes on the stars: UAE's Mars probe a first for the Arab world

The oil-rich United Arab Emirates has built a nuclear power program and sent a man to space, and now plans to join another elite club by sending a probe to Mars.

People 5 years ago

Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes

Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing discrimination and Middle Eastern beauty standards that favor light skin and straight hair.

World 5 years ago

First Arab mission to Mars designed to inspire youth

The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet's atmosphere, is designed to inspire the region's youth and pave the way for scientific breakthroughs, officials said Tuesday.

People 5 years ago

Hollywood artist tutors Arabic-speaking kids during pandemic

It was during a phone conversation with her sister back in Qatar that the idea clicked for Hollywood animation artist Reem Ali Adeeb.

World 5 years ago

Arab and Jewish medics together on frontline of Israel's virus fight

"Our goal, both Arabs and Jews, is to protect humanity, and we call for an end to incitement to hatred. We're in the trenches together working to stop the coronavirus epidemic."