Culture

Shift – 3 Female Saudi Artists Reflect On Their Changing Culture In A London Exhibition

Since the discovery of oil in the 1930s, life in Saudi Arabia has changed beyond…

5 Instagram accounts that show a different side to Syria

Syria has been one of the world’s most talked about countries since the outbreak of…

The Omani fitness coach challenging culture through handstands

He places his hands on the floor of the coffee shop, manoeuvres a little upside…

4 photographers who will change your perception of Iran

An air of mystery seems to shroud the Islamic Republic of Iran. The country has…

An Unsafe Haven: Essential Reading on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, we think everyone should read An Unsafe Haven by Nada Awar…

Cairo’s Ballerinas are redefining Egyptian society

In 2015, Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Taher had an idea. Inspired by New York City’s Ballerina…

6 Ways to Experience the Middle East without leaving London

You might be craving hungover falafel after a heavy weekend or perhaps looking for the…

The refugee who fled Syria with nothing but a violin: Pink Jinn talks to Rami about his new album

When leaving their homes, families and friends to escape war-torn countries, refugees take only what…

5 Instagram accounts that capture the culture of the Middle East

1. Everyday Middle East @everydaymiddleeast Everyday Middle East is one of a series of ‘Everyday’…