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Johnny Farraj and Sami Abu Shumays: Inside Arab music

Egypt's culinary history: what have Egyptians been eating for the last 7000 years?

In the tenth issue of its online magazine. RAWI – Egypt's Heritage Review – delves into Egypt's fascinating culinary past, while also dishing up a few contemporary treats.

Islamic Cemetery to Be Established in Amsterdam

The city administration in Amsterdam, where Muslims total ten percent of the population, is planning to establish an Islamic cemetery. Michael Arntz reports on current efforts towards integration in the Dutch capital

UAE author Ahmed Mansoor made honorary member of PEN

Germany's PEN has appointed blogger, poet and human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates since March 2017, as an honorary member and is demanding his unconditional and immediate release. Mansoor is one of the few independent voices to have publicly denounced human rights violations in the country.

Young 'Black Lives Matter' demonstrators: "Enough is enough"

Fiancee Hatice Cengiz on Khashoggi's murder: "We need a neutral and independent trial"

Nabil Saleh takes a walk through Baghdad

On a recent sunny afternoon, I took advantage of the partial lifting of the curfew imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus and decided to drive to central Baghdad, where I enjoy long walks through its aching streets.

BBC News: Paula Green – Talking about race

Thousands facing hunger and homelessness in Lebanon

Egypt's war on the free press