READING LIST | 3 books to help you understand Oman
Oman hit the headlines recently after the passing of the country’s ruler of 49 years, Sultan Qaboos Al Said, in January 2020. These three books constitute an essential reading list for anyone with an...
View Article5 Omani & Yemeni foodies you need to follow
The food of Oman and Yemen is distinct to that of much of the Middle East, reflecting the area’s complex history of trade, migration and colonialism. Follow these 4 Yemeni and Omani foodies for recipes...
View ArticleAfrican Arabs: Migration and cultural exchange on the Swahili coast
Throughout its rich history of trade, migration and empire, the East African coast – from Eritrea in the north to Mozambique in the south – has developed a unique cultural, religious and demographic...
View Article8 places you won’t believe are in the Middle East
The Middle East has been heavily stereotyped and romanticised over the years. Stories of conflict, violence and religious extremism have bombarded the western media in recent decades, shaping a narrow...
View ArticleREADING LIST | 19 books to help you understand Iraq
This is a list of essential books to read if you’re looking to gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of Iraq – featuring a combination of both non-fiction and fiction written by a mixture of Iraqi...
View ArticleAl-Mahra: History, culture and proxy conflict in eastern Yemen
This article provides a historical and cultural introduction to Al-Mahra - the fascinating and exceptional eastern governorate of Yemen, which has become intrinsically tied to the unfolding political...
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Silver savings: of bracelets, banks and ladies who mean business
Jewellery in North Africa and Southwest Asia has always played a far more significant role than just that of adornment. It served to communicate social status, wealth and identity, had practical...
View Article7 Essential Films about Palestine
Palestine has made headlines around the world after the May 2021 #SaveSheikhJarrah campaign on social media drew global attention to the reality of life under occupation and siege in the West Bank and...
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The Best Middle East and North Africa Podcasts in 2022 – Politics & History
You all loved our last roundup of our favourite podcasts about the Middle East and North Africa, so we’re updating it for 2022! One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that millions of us became...
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