An Archaeology Project Connects Young Qataris to Their Past
A university-led team is recovering artifacts that shed light on how people lived as modern Qatar emerged from a time when pearl diving was the economic focus.
Arab Magazines: A Neglected History Resurfaces
An exhibition in Rabat showcases publications whose mission was to gather and share the best thinking of its time, despite enormous challenges
An Artist Shapes Sculpture From Refugee-Camp Cast-offs
Born in a Palestinian camp in Beirut, Abdul Rahman Katanani recycles materials commonly found in refugee settlements to make artistic statements about the human spirit.
A Scholar Says Archaeology Could Benefit Jordan
A Jordanian scientist believes archaeological discoveries could draw more tourists to his country. But he thinks support for the discoveries is weak.
A Website Seeks to Show ‘How Alive Arabic Is’
Hossam Abouzahr argues that Classical and Colloquial Arabic should be used and studied “side by side.”
How Arab Artists Imagine the Future
A forum highlighted the visions of contemporary Arab writers and other artists, as well as the views of earlier generations.
Newspaper Pledges to Return ISIS Documents to Iraq
Scholars compared the New York Times’s removal of documents to past thefts of artifacts by archaeologists and armies.
A Century of Arab Art, Compressed Into a Book
A new volume in an acclaimed series delves into the movements and debates that shaped modern art in the Arab world.
Zajal, a Folk Poetry Form, Reaches a New Generation
Students compete in eloquence in the country’s first academic competition in traditional Lebanese folk poetry.
American Studies Gets an Arab Twist
Despite some skepticism about its purpose, the discipline is gaining presence at Arab universities.
