Opinion
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Head of the Smithsonian Institution Talks about the Power of Culture, History and Museums
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the United States’ Smithsonian Institution, tells a Cairo audience about his vision of what…
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‘Harir Al-Ghazala’: An Omani Novel Reveals Heritage’s Implications on Women’s Lives
In her new novel “Harir Al-Ghazala,” the Omani novelist Jokha Alharthi sheds light on her country’s women and their aspirations…
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In ‘Embargo,’ a Modern-Day Scheherazade Dares to Speak About Harassment
Haitham Dabbour’s novel “Embargo” juxtaposes the traditional Scheherazade with a contemporary careerwoman who publicly accuses her boss of harassment.
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Teaching Middle Eastern History Through Games
Games are well established as teaching tools, says a history professor in Qatar. Instead of resisting them, educators should be…
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Palestinian Art Proclaims a People’s Identity in the Conflict With Israel
An Egyptian artist and critic reviews prominent Palestinian art that focuses on Al-Aqsa Mosque as a national emblem and center…
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Songs From Palestine: A Meaningful Addition to Arabic Language Teaching
A Palestinian teacher of Arabic uses film, poetry and songs from Palestine to engage students in meaningful conversations.
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How Much Academic Freedom Should Students Have?
A history professor at an American university in Qatar explains how his students have free choice of media for their…
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