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Traditionally, herbalism has been recognized as part of a broader Middle Eastern healing approach that includes spiritual practices, dietary regimens, mind-body practices, and physical techniques, used in combination or individually. An amalgam of …

With most of Lebanon’s olive farmers still using traditional - yet often inefficient - practices, those unable to adapt to more modern standards are struggling in a market that relies now on being able to export abroad. The olive farmers of Hasbaya …

There are numerous tellings of Saint Barbara's story, and most of them vary in small specifics. Barbara's father, Dioscuros, was a well-known pagan who was born in the ancient Phoenician city of Heliopolis, now known as Baalbeck, Lebanon in the 3rd …

As the Ukrainian crisis enters its 10th month, some Arab countries are, individually and collectively, racing to mediate between Russia and Ukraine for numerous motives. However, these Arab mediations of the Ukrainian crisis may encounter some …

The Kakaism minority lives as a non-missionary religious group in Iraq, a country known for its rich ethnicities and multiple religions. Kakaism is trying to preserve its identity amid the transformations and changes that the world and the region are …

The term "experimental music" was ascribed to ultra-modernist music practices in the middle of the 20th century that applied unusual composition procedures to generate non-mainstream results. This subculture thrived in underground nightclubs …

The acquisition of social media platform Twitter by the world’s once richest man, Elon Musk, has led to a period of chaos with media reports wondering if the end is nigh. Whether or not Twitter goes under, its new proprietorship will have an impact …

Jordan's government has been hamstrung for many years by its own dependence on various sources of international assistance without which it is unable to compensate for its basic expenditures. The United States, for example, has provided $5.323 …

Arabic calligraphy has held a sacred place in the Islamic arts for centuries on end. This is because the original manuscripts of the holy Qur'an were written in calligraphy. The Islamic concept that depicting living things would lead to worship …

Biden's administration has once again used a carrot-and-stick approach with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi regarding human rights in Egypt. This new American path was evident when it withheld $130 million of military aid from Egypt because …

Over the next few weeks and months, people will debate whether the Sharm El Sheikh conference was a failure or a success. Logistical issues and human rights protests sometimes overshadowed the climate discussions taking place there. But while some …

Approximately 10% of Egypt's 95 million citizens are Coptic Christians, a minority that has existed for centuries. They are the main Christian denominations in Egypt, Sudan, and Libya. However, when it comes to legal matters, they are required to …

In response to many western media’s criticism towards organising the World Cup in Qatar, the emirate decided to launch a different Qatari media approach. Known for the use of its media power in regional conflicts, Qatar has made tactical changes to …

Israel’s far-right camp, led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged victorious in the Knesset elections, securing 64 seats out of 120 as per the results announced by the Israeli Elections Commission earlier in November. Their rivals …

Given that the industrial sector topped the list of its exports, Morocco symbolizes a turning point for North African and Middle Eastern nations in terms of industrial development. This example must encourage economists in the countries of the region …

Damascus ancient houses have been reduced to a commodity in the hands of antiquity smugglers. Once homes to owners and museums to visitors, these houses and their architectural identity are at risk of being lost. Nowadays, they are disassembled and …

On October 18, the Lebanese Parliament passed an amendment to the banking secrecy law that would remove limitations and facilitate the work of relevant government agencies including the tax authority, the courts, the Banking Control Commission, and …

Starting November 20, Tunisian nationals who wish to travel to Serbia will need to submit a comprehensive application that includes justifications for the trip, bank records, and documentation of a hotel reservation and a return flight ticket. …

Shervin’s lyrics have become the soundtrack of the recent protests, not only because of their form and content, but also because of Shervin’s performance. He sings every word, every syllable, intensely. His voice is trembling, it is as if he is …

The war in Syria has so far inflicted damage that exceeds $530 billion, with military operations having destroyed more than 40 per cent of the country’s infrastructure, and fueling Russia’s ambitions for further economic benefits in the future.