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Protests bring Beirut’s abandoned Egg back to life

The Mediterranean – one giant graveyard

Arabic literature to be published in translation in 2020

In recent years, the number of Arabic books – both fiction and non-fiction – available in translation has been on the rise. The ArabLit team has put together a list of titles scheduled for publication in 2020.

Marrakesh's green "anima"

Remembering 'The Lady' of Cairo Umm Kulthum 45 years on

This February marks the 45th death anniversary of renowned Egyptian singer, songwriter, and film actress Umm Kulthum, known as the star of the east.

Alevi Muslims fight for recognition in Turkey

For decades now, Alevi Muslims in Turkey have fought for official recognition as a religious community. The state has persistently ignored court judgments in their favor, meaning they are also denied financial support.

The Arab Spring in Yemen and elsewhere: Dr. Elizabeth Kendall

Lina Ben Mhenni, activist who chronicled Tunisia uprising, dies at 36

Acclaimed Tunisian blogger Lina Ben Mhenni, who chronicled the popular uprising that toppled longtime president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, died on Monday aged 36 after a long illness.

Jordanian poet Amjad Nasser confronts his own mortality

In May last year, Jordanian poet, journalist, and novelist Amjad Nasser published a small cycle of poems online about coming to terms with the end of his life after his brain tumors had resisted treatment. He died in October.

Water is life: Environmental protection

Water is one of the most important elements of our planet. As a source of life, it is also one of the commons most threatened by the way we use it. In cooperation with Afaq Magazine, Goethe Institut Perspectives showcases initiatives, ideas and possible solultions for the MENA region.