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The Palestinian Cause in Hollywood
Culture

The Palestinian Cause in Hollywood

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Fewer Russians, More Europeans Flock to Turkiye for Summer Holiday
Economy

Fewer Russians, More Europeans Flock to Turkiye for Summer Holiday

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Iran Mulls Increased Energy Exports Amid Nuclear Talks
Economy

Iran Mulls Increased Energy Exports Amid Nuclear Talks

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The Privatization of Haifa Port: India 1 China 0
Opinion

The Privatization of Haifa Port: India 1 China 0

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‘Summer with the Enemy’ by Syrian Novelist Shahla Ujayli is a Searing Summer Read
Opinion

‘Summer with the Enemy’ by Syrian Novelist Shahla Ujayli is a Searing Summer …

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Economy
The Euro’s Depreciation and its Implications for the MENA Region
August 8, 2022

The Euro’s Depreciation and its Implications for the MENA Region

So far, the Gulf Cooperation Council nations look to be the ones benefiting the most from euro’s fall.

Editors' Picks

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Shamma Al Mazrui: The World’s Youngest Minister

At 22, she was the youngest minister in the world.

Editors picks EN

Islamisation of the Syrian Revolution (2011-2014)

The Islamic trend later came to dominate the political and military scene.

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Shamanism: A Religious Phenomenon with Similarities to Sufism

Despite many Islamic objections to the notion of communication with and possession by spirits, Islamic history details many situations when this took place.

Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
The Palestinian Cause in Palestinian Cinema

The Palestinian Cause in Palestinian Cinema

Palestinian Cause in Syrian Cinema

Palestinian Cause in Syrian Cinema

The profound presence of the Palestinian Cause in Syrian cinema started with the National …

The Palestinian Cause in Egyptian Cinema

The Palestinian Cause in Egyptian Cinema

The 1948 War influenced the Egyptian political scene and had a role in Egyptian cinema …

Pinkwashing: One of Israel’s Many Strategies to Deflect from Crimes Against Palestinians

Pinkwashing: One of Israel’s Many Strategies to Deflect from Crimes Against Palestinians

Russia’s War Threatens to Upend Biden’s Policy in the Middle East

Russia’s War Threatens to Upend Biden’s Policy in the Middle East

Biden claims his visit - which includes stops in the West Bank, Israel and Saudi Arabia - …

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing is Part of a Wider Pattern of Impunity

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing is Part of a Wider Pattern of Impunity

Israel has consistently refused to accept responsibility for killing journalists …

Culture
LGBTQ+ Films in the MENA Region: Combating Oppression Since the 1950s

LGBTQ+ Films in the MENA Region: …

Long before gay film festivals became popular, Middle Eastern LGBTQ+s could find consolation and sympathetic storytelling in historic Egyptian cinema.

Morocco’s Rich Architectural History

Morocco’s Rich Architectural History

Tunisian Weddings: A Tale of Tradition and Modernity

Tunisian Weddings: A Tale of Tradition and Modernity
Society
Kuwait, Let’s Unite, Not Divide!

Kuwait, Let’s Unite, Not Divide!

After all, a country that does not promote pluralism and acceptance does not align with the values of modernity. 

Sudan Descends into Abject Poverty Despite IMF Deal

Sudan Descends into Abject Poverty Despite IMF Deal

Financial Meltdown Main Culprit Behind Lebanon Mass Emigration

Financial Meltdown Main Culprit Behind Lebanon Mass Emigration
Religion
Iraq’s Shiites: One Banner, Many Allegiances

Iraq’s Shiites: One Banner, Many Allegiances

Shiite parties and militias affiliated to them don't share the same ideology in Iraq.

Women and Girls Education in MENA Key to Region’s Stability

Women and Girls Education in MENA Key to Region’s Stability

The Forgotten Relationship between Japan and Islamic Art

The Forgotten Relationship between Japan and Islamic Art
Quiz
Nuclear Energy in the Middle East & North Africa Knowledge Quiz

Nuclear Energy in the Middle East & North Africa Knowledge Quiz

What is your level of knowledge on nuclear energy in the Middle East and North Africa? Take Fanack's challenging knowledge quiz test to find out and have fun!

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Knowledge Quiz

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Knowledge Quiz

Religions of Middle East & North Africa Knowledge Quiz

Religions of Middle East & North Africa Knowledge Quiz
Faces
Mohamed Bin Salman: External Pressures and Internal Challenges

Mohamed Bin Salman: External Pressures and Internal Challenges

Mohammad bin Salman wants to be a significant player regionally and internationally.

Ahmad Manasra: A Childhood Lost Behind Bars

Ahmad Manasra: A Childhood Lost Behind Bars

Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah (r. 2006-2020)

Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah (r. 2006-2020)
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10 years later: Did the Arab Spring fail?

10 years later: Did the Arab Spring …

The uprisings of ten years ago, and the 'sequel' to it in 2018 and 2019 in countries such as Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria and Morocco, definitely had meaning and it would be simplistic to state that the Arab Spring has 'failed'. Thus, while aspiring …

Enkidu for Music Dies and Does not Rise

Enkidu for Music Dies and Does not Rise

Erdogan positions powerful Turkish military as backbone of regional strategy

Erdogan positions powerful Turkish military as backbone of regional strategy

Fanack Energy

Qatar’s Energy

Qatar’s Energy

Qatar’s crude oil and lease condensate production ranks 17th in the world, with most of the country’s production exported. Unlike some other OPEC countries, Qatar did not raise its official …

Can Trump Tweet Iran out of the Oil Market?

Can Trump Tweet Iran out of the Oil Market?

Iran Braces for New US Sanctions But May Weather the Storm with EU Support

Iran Braces for New US Sanctions But May …

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What Does the Future Hold for Water in Lebanon?

What Does the Future Hold for Water in Lebanon?

Shared Water Resources in Lebanon

Shared Water Resources in Lebanon

Water Challenges in Lebanon

Water Challenges in Lebanon

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