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News & Features Associate Editor @The_NewArab | Work 📧: [email protected] | Personal: For writing commissions/features, please contact via website below

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With just one week left until Christmas Day, I’ve curated a The New Arab #Christmas gift guide, with all or part of the proceeds going toward #Palestine. It’s suited for different personalities and interests and is worth checking out ⬇️ newarab.com/features/ethic…

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In his forthcoming book, Pope Francis details two near-assassination attempts during his historic 2021 visit to Iraq, including a woman bomber and a speeding van—both intercepted by Iraqi police ⬇️ 🔗 newarab.com/news/pope-says…

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As 2024 draws to a close, we pay tribute to eight iconic Arab artists who passed away this year and whose work has left a lasting impact on the cultural world newarab.com/features/remem…

As 2024 draws to a close, we pay tribute to eight iconic Arab artists who passed away this year and whose work has left a lasting impact on the cultural world newarab.com/features/remem…
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Looking back at 2024 in film, there has been an excellent number of stories from and about the MENA world that humanise those from the region. Here are some of our top picks of films released this year: newarab.com/features/best-…

Looking back at 2024 in film, there has been an excellent number of stories from and about the MENA world that humanise those from the region. Here are some of our top picks of films released this year: newarab.com/features/best-…
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From Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin to Mosab Abu Toha, I present a breakdown of some of the top 10 best books of #2024 featured in the The New Arab Book Club series 👇 newarab.com/features/best-…

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Wondering where to go for art installations this early 2025? Here’s my The New Arab guide to the best MENA exhibitions in London 👇 newarab.com/features/your-…

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I recently spoke with Sylwia Nazzal, the creative mind behind Nazzal Studio, about her Palestine-inspired designs, ethical fashion, and milestones, including winning the Fashion Trust Arabia 2024 award and designing pieces for artists like Saint Levant newarab.com/features/sylwi…

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Featured in The New Arab: 'Your guide to MENA art exhibitions in London:' curated by Zainab Mehdi Catch Sara Sadik at ANNKA KULTYS GALLERY | London Explore 'Silk Roads' at British Museum View the Jameel Prize V&A, and Experience 'William Morris & Art from the Islamic World' at WilliamMorrisGallery

Featured in <a href="/The_NewArab/">The New Arab</a>: 'Your guide to MENA art exhibitions in London:' curated by <a href="/zaiamehdi/">Zainab Mehdi</a> 

Catch Sara Sadik at <a href="/AnnkaKultys/">ANNKA KULTYS GALLERY | London</a>
Explore 'Silk Roads' at <a href="/britishmuseum/">British Museum</a>
View the Jameel Prize <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>, and 
Experience 'William Morris &amp; Art from the Islamic World' at <a href="/WMGallery/">WilliamMorrisGallery</a>
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From Akub to Sohaila, I have compiled a reviewed list of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in London, perfect for a memorable Valentine's Day celebration 👇 newarab.com/features/top-m…

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In my latest feature for The New Arab, I spoke with the founder of LAMSA, a community-based fashion brand breaking aid cycles, building sustainable futures and connecting Bekaa's women to the world through crochet 👇 newarab.com/features/lamsa…

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The museum, one of London's biggest tourist draws, received more than 60 entries after launching a competition last year for a remodelling of its Western Range galleries newarab.com/news/french-le…

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In my latest piece for The New Arab, I had the chance to interview French Egyptian musician Ash, who shared insights into his musical evolution, the significance of his heritage, and his recent success with the track 'On My Mind', featuring Felukah. newarab.com/features/ash-c…

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Produced by The New Arab, Sanaa’s Odyssey follows one woman's survival amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Ahead of the next episodes, we present excerpts from Episode 1 ✍️: Zainab Mehdi newarab.com/features/sanaa…

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Produced by The New Arab's Hugo Goodridge, Sanaa's Odyssey follows one woman's survival amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Ahead of the next four episodes, I’m sharing excerpts from Episode 1 out now 👇 newarab.com/features/sanaa…

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Through 'The Little Sauce,' creative Suzie Bakos educates the West on Iraqi food with elevated traditional dishes, while embracing flavours from other cuisines ✍️: Zainab Mehdi newarab.com/features/littl…

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Book Club: Published by Saqi Books, 'Babylon, Albion' is a lyrical look at identity, ancestry, and landscapes — from London streets to Baghdad’s date palms ✍️: Zainab Mehdi newarab.com/features/how-t…

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Happy to have worked on two Iraq-focused features this month for The New Arab: one on supper club host Suzie Bakos and her creative take on Iraqi gastronomy, and another on Dalia Al Dujaili’s debut memoir Babylon, Albion Links: newarab.com/features/how-t… & newarab.com/features/littl…

Happy to have worked on two Iraq-focused features this month for <a href="/The_NewArab/">The New Arab</a>: one on supper club host Suzie Bakos and her creative take on Iraqi gastronomy, and another on Dalia Al Dujaili’s debut memoir Babylon, Albion

Links: newarab.com/features/how-t… &amp; newarab.com/features/littl…
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The New Arab Meets: Lina Makoul, the 100% independent Palestinian artist rejecting mainstream labels to capture occupation, heritage and community through music ✍️: Zainab Mehdi newarab.com/features/lina-…

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The New Arab Meets: Lina Makoul, the 100% independent Palestinian artist rejecting mainstream labels to document occupation, heritage and community through music ✍️: Zainab Mehdi newarab.com/features/lina-…