Kitab Ghar, Karachi’s citizen-run free public library launched in 2024, is officially closing on May 31 due to financial pressures and rising operational costs. The indepdent, community-driven space ...

This year’s Arab History Days at the Arab World Institute in Paris discussed popular events across the region, writes David ...

The Arab States region consists of 19 States Parties that have ratified the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, with a total of 97 properties currently ...

Since independence, Arab and North African countries have struggled with multiple challenges. These have slowed political, social, and economic development, although there has been progress in ...

Every April 23rd, book lovers around the world unite to celebrate World Book Day, a global tribute to reading, storytelling, and the power of books to change lives. But let’s face it—sometimes you don ...

Anne Hathaway’s use of “inshallah” in a recent interview promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 has gone viral for how naturally she used the phrase while reflecting on her life and career. The moment ...

The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on December 1, 2025. Listed below are items related to United Arab Emirates. Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate ...

Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an ...

Dubai’s sail-shaped landmark hotel will be restored in phases while preserving heritage The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is an enduring icon of Dubai, symbolizing the city’s pride, ambition, and ...