Which Timepieces Stole the Show at the 2026 Oscars?

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Riz Ahmed Reimagines Hamlet as a South Asian Family Tragedy

“At its core, it's about grieving the illusion that the world is a fair place.”

Female Directors Lead Arab Cinema Into the 2026 Oscars Race

"This story is not just about Gaza. It speaks to a universal grief. Cinema can preserve a memory. Cinema can resist amnesia. May Hind Rajab’s voice be heard."

The Arab Creatives Who Took Part in Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign

WWA: Wrestling With Arabness

A History of the Middle Eastern Heel in Wrestling

My Name Is: The Power, Politics, and Poetry of Arab Names

When Mohammad becomes Moe... What does it mean to disown, distort, or anglicise our Arab names?

Amir Eid: The Undying Star

From “Sout El Horeya” to “Roxi”, Amir Eid, the frontman of Cairokee, remains a voice that refuses to fade, an artist whose anthems of love and freedom still echo across an entire generation

The Fantasia and Futurism of Arab Sci-Fi

How Arab cinema explores advancement, speculation, and socio-political realities through the lens of science fiction