Arab Publishers Take a Hit From the Covid-19 Crisis
Publishing houses across the Arab region are looking for strategies to survive the effects of canceled book fairs and bookstore closings.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Honors Authors in a Virtual Event
The prestigious prizes could not be presented in person this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the show went on virtually.
For Sudanese Artist Mohammad Omar Khalil, Black Is All Color
An exhibition of Khalil’s prints in London honors his international career. With the gallery closed by the coronavirus pandemic, viewers can see only glimpses of it online.
Modern Architecture in Cairo: An Unsung Treasure
Cairo Since 1900, by Mohamed Elshahed, documents a vibrant aspect of the city’s heritage that’s in danger of being erased.
New Cairo Museum Honors Naguib Mahfouz but Doesn’t Inspire
Egypt celebrates its most famous modern writer in the long-delayed museum, which finally opened last year. Visitors may wish, though, that it had taken a more engaging approach.
Emirates’ Strong Research Growth Is Charted by New Study
The United Arab Emirates has seen an average growth in research produced of 15 percent annually over almost two decades. Its strategy offers lessons for other Arab countries.
A Podcast Takes Listeners on Tours of Arabic Music
Dom Tak, a pioneering podcast about Arabic popular music and history, is embarking on its second season.
Arab Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence in Bid to Thwart Fake News
Computer engineers in the U.A.E. and Jordan are working together on technology to help Internet users better identify fake news.
Recommended Reading, 2019: Books From and About the Arab World
A sampling of works published, translated or honored in the past year illustrates the diversity of writing by Arab authors.
Iraqi Scholars Learn to Find Their Voice in Academic Publishing
Workshops in Iraq help scholars in the social sciences and humanities learn how to write for international, English-language academic journals.
