On #ThisDayInHistory in 2010, #MohamedBouazizi of #Tunisia doused himself in gasoline and set himself alight, touching off the largest movement for #democracy yet seen in the #ArabWorld. The road to #freedom for its people is long, but I remain hopeful.
https://zurl.co/NoMLD
#ArabWorld
20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories
In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/20th-sheikh-zayed-book-award-announces-longlists-for-all-categories/
#ArabWorld #ArabicLiterature #Awards #Literature #SheikhZayedBookAward
The Military-Industrial Backbone of Normalization | MERIP
(A good read.)
#Israel #UAE #US #ArabWorld #Palestine #War #Gaza #genocide #GulfStates
https://www.merip.org/2025/10/the-military-industrial-backbone-of-normalization/
Creativity can also be resistance, and the Qattan Foundation helps in keeping that spark alive in empowering Palestinian artists, teachers, and young people - in Palestine - to build what comes next.
https://www.qattanfoundation.org/en
#Culture #Palestine #Art #Gaza #WestBank #creativity #ArabWorld #Art4Palestine #PalestinianArt
Sheikh Sultan Makes US$1.2 Contribution To Publishers, Libraries
In his longstanding tradition, Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, makes a contribution to both publishers and libraries of his emirate, Sharjah.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/11/sheikh-sultan-makes-us1-2-contribution-to-publishers-libraries/
#ArabWorld #BodourAlQasimi #BookFairs #Libraries #MiddleEast
#Catchoftheday
#OpenAccess on
#MENAdoc:
"People’s power: the Arab world in revolt " by Layla al-Zubaidi
[Berlin: Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, 2011]
في المنطقة العربية، لا ينظر إلى الشبكات الافتراضية الخاصة VPN كجريمة، بل كأداة يحكم عليها من خلال الاستخدام.
ففي الإمارات والسعودية يسمح بها للأعمال، لكنها تعتبر مخالفة إذا استُغلت لتجاوز القوانين.
بينما في مصر وقطر والأردن، الاستخدام مفتوح ضمن حدود المسؤولية.
هل الخصوصية حق مطلق؟ أم يجب أن تخضع لرقابة الدولة؟
#VPN #Privacy #DigitalRights #ArabWorld #CyberSecurity #TechLaw #OpenInternet #MastodonTech #abdaat_com #بوابة_ابداعات_التقنية
The Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement has the potential to reshape the Middle East by normalizing Arab-Israeli relations, rebuilding Gaza, and reducing Iran's influence. However, the long-term success of the deal depends on the implementation of subsequent phases and sustained international pressure. #MiddleEastPeace #GazaCeasefire #USIsraelRelations #ArabWorld #Iran #Reconstruction 🕊️🌍✌️
https://kokcha.news/9671/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
🌍 The Arab world has welcomed the UN's approval of the Two-State Solution for Palestine, with 142 countries voting in favor. The declaration supports an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Major Arab nations and organizations praised the move, calling it a historic step toward peace and justice. #Palestine #TwoStateSolution #UN #Peace #MiddleEast #ArabWorld #InternationalRelations #HumanRights
🌍 Arab outrage over Netanyahu’s "Greater Israel" remarks
🚨 Expansionist rhetoric sparks widespread condemnation
🛑 Calls for reevaluation of Arab policies on Palestine
#Netanyahu #GreaterIsrael #Palestine #ArabWorld #KokchaNews
Britain has systematically looted and distorted the history of the Arab world for centuries, using stolen artifacts to rewrite narratives and erase cultural heritage. Arab nations face ongoing resistance in their efforts to reclaim their stolen treasures. 🏛️🌍 #CulturalHeritage #BritishMuseum #ArabWorld #HistoricalDistortion
Africa: Over 60 Per Cent of the Arab World Still Outside the Banking System: [UN News] Between 2016 and 2024, the number of Egyptians with a bank account - which experts say is essential for financial inclusion - tripled, from 17.1 million to over 51 million. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKnx51 #FinancialInclusion #Banking #Egypt #Africa #ArabWorld
أود أن أوجه تحية لجماهيري في العالم العربي! شكرًا جزيلًا لكم على الاستماع في أنغامي! سلام وتقدير، بيليكارين بوفورت
I would like to give a shout out to my fans in the Arab World
Thank you so much for listening on Anghami
Peace and love
Billykaren Beaufort
#CatchOfTheDay
#OpenAccess on
#MENAdoc:
"On the front lines of change: women in the Arab uprisings" by Isobel Coleman
[Washington/D.C: Project on Middle East Democracy, 2011]
http://dx.doi.org/10.25673/107916
#woman #ArabSpring #women’srights #Arabworld #politicalreform
@nixCraft ah tient, il font comme l'Arabie saoudite ? Eh ben ça promet en terme de qualité ...
https://usbeketrica.com/fr/article/fini-le-compromis-les-emirats-arabes-unis-vont-utiliser-l-ia-pour-rediger-des-lois
#ia #ia_generative #intelligenceartificielle #intelligenceartificielleia #arabiesaoudite #arabworld
Over 80% of Americans can't locate the Arab world on a map, and 21% believe Agrabah from Aladdin is real. Such misconceptions fuel prejudice and misguided policies.
Read more: https://mohameddosou.blogspot.com/2025/04/ignorance-and-intolerance-alarming.html
#ArabWorld #CulturalAwareness #EducationMatters #MediaRepresentation
Arab Complicity in Israel’s Genocide
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/03/28/arab-complicity-in-israels-genocide/
Arab failure in Palestine goes beyond disunity or incompetence, writes Ramzy Baroud. It reflects a much more cynical reality. By Ramzy Baroud Z Network Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis — such as disunity, general weakness and a…
#Politics #Bahrain #Commentary #Egypt #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #Palestine #U.s. #Yemen #ArabWorld #BobWoodward #EthnicCleansing #MahmoudAbbas #PalestinianAuthority(pa) #RamzyBaroud
Dear #ArabWorld, please feel free to #boycott the shit out of #OrangeShitler: he ain't our #president (50% of #Murrica with a functioning brain want him gone)
Egypt builds support for counter plan for Gaza's reconstruction http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJ3xnR #Egypt #Gaza #Reconstruction #MiddleEast #ArabWorld
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