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Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Algeria’s adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 Kits Are Here
adidas returns its most iconic mark to World Cup kits for the first time in 36 years, and the MENA region is front and centre
What to Gift Your Loved Ones This Eid?
ICON MENA’s annual Eid al-Fitr gift guide
A Closer Look at Javier Bardem’s Oscar Pins
Wearing his 2003 Iraq War protest pins to condemn the current war on Iran, alongside his Palestinian cartoon symbol, Handala pin.
“Borders Can Stop a Body, but They Can’t Stop a Voice”: Motaz Malhees on The Voice of Hind Rajab and Missing the Oscars
The Jenin-born actor on playing witness, the weight of a Palestinian passport, and what it means to honour a child's final call
Where to Go After Iftar: Ramadan Nights and Gatherings Across the UAE
While fasting defines the daylight hours, it is after Iftar that the city truly comes alive
ICON’s Top 2026 Book Releases
A Look at 2026’s Most Anticipated Releases
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.”
“What’s My Name?”: Three Boxers Weigh in On the Fight Outside of the Ring
Before the bell rings, the fight is already on. These three boxers navigate culture, conviction, and manhood, making sure the world knows their name
