MENA Spotlight
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Butrus al-Bustani: The Untold Story of Arab World’s First Encyclopedist
Butrus al-Bustani created the Arab world’s first detailed Arabic dictionaries, an achievement unmatched by any scholar before him. His masterpiece,…
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The Hidden World of Arabic Literature: Inside Al-Adab’s Golden Age
The streets of Beirut gave birth to one of Arabic literature’s most powerful voices in 1953 – Al-Adab magazine. The…
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From Tyre to the World: The Remarkable Journey of Abbas Beydoun
Abbas Beydoun ranks among Lebanon’s most influential literary voices. His impressive body of work includes 18 poetry volumes and several…
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Navigating the ‘Small State’ Discourse in the Arab Gulf: Insights and Implications
Small Gulf states have achieved remarkable growth. Their populations have expanded by an astounding 700% since 1975. These nations wield…
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Rethinking Migration in the Gulf: Why Race and Colonial History Matter Now
The global displacement crisis has grown to unprecedented levels. Today, one in every 95 people worldwide must leave their homes because of…
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How Oil Wealth Shaped the Modern Middle East: From Desert to Global Power
The Middle East represents a unique meeting point where Eastern and Western cultures blend together naturally. This special region bridges ancient traditions…
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The Untold Journey: From Traditional to Modern Middle East
The term “Middle East” became common only in the early twentieth century. This represents just one aspect of how the…
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The Forgotten Taste of History: Arab Golden Age Kitchen Secrets from Baghdad
The culinary world underwent a remarkable transformation during the Arab Golden Age, a period of scientific and cultural brilliance from…
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Zelenskiy Lands in Saudi Arabia for Critical Peace Talks
Zelenskiy’s diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia brings hope for Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah. The Ukrainian President met with Crown Prince…
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PIF Makes History: First Saudi Duty-Free Business Takes Off
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has launched Al Waha, the country’s first locally-owned duty-free operator. The fund manages over $900…
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