‘Murder for Amateurs’: Ahmed Mourad on Writing as the Craft of Killing Boredom
In his new book, the Egyptian novelist Ahmed Mourad talks about the art of writing and storytelling, and how to become “a professional killer of boredom.”
Omani Artist and Educator Fakhriya Al-Yahyai Inspires a New Generation
The Omani artist and academic Fakhriya Al-Yahyai tells Al-Fanar Media about her career in art practice and education.
Made in Egypt: Book Tells the Stories of Forgotten Creators of Modern Life
In the second volume of “Egypt’s Craftsmen”, Omar Taher gives credit to the forgotten creators of products that shaped Egypt’s daily life for decades.
Egyptian Sculptor Sayeda Khalil Embraces Contemporary Technology in Art
Modern artists cannot ignore contemporary technology, says the Egyptian sculptor Sayeda Khalil.
Unesco Expert Nahla Imam Says Academic Expertise Can Help Save Heritage
Nahla Imam, a folklore expert newly elected to a key Unesco committee, urges decision-makers to make use of academic research on heritage subjects.
Scale Models Put Egyptian Heritage on Display in Cairo Exhibition
Time-transcending scale models bring national heritage to life in miniature form at “EgyHobby 2021”, an exhibition of the Egyptian Scale Modeling Club.
Baghdad’s Historic Book Street Reopens, Raising City’s Hopes
In the latest sign of a cultural revival in Baghdad after decades of conflict, the city recently celebrated the reopening of its historic book street.
Arabic Calligraphy’s New Heritage Status Lifts Hopes for Keeping It Alive
Arabic calligraphy was recently inscribed on Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage lists. Calligraphers hope that inspires more support for teaching it in schools.
Morocco’s Education Reforms Spur Demand for Arts Teaching
New centres of “artistic and literary awakening” are part of a wider plan to improve education at all levels. But critics say the reforms fall short of public aspirations.
Recommended Reading, 2021: Books from the Arab World
Al-Fanar Media presents its choice of some of the most interesting books published in the Arab world in 2021.
