A Saudi-owned television channel has launched a drama series portraying the brutality of life under the Islamic State to counter sleek propaganda from the jihadist group which has won it recruits worldwide. Beamed across the Arab world by satellite channel MBC, the $10-million project reflects the kingdom’s self-appointed role at […]
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Lanterns, Qurans as Jerusalem holy site meets Ramadan
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Saudi Entertainment Chief Sees Cinemas Returning
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California Mosque led by Women Opens Doors to All
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Culture Summit 2017 Abu Dhabi Concludes with an Action Agenda for the Future
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Leadership
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The last Muslim King in Spain
Based on original research, and drawing attention to the connections between the medieval Moorish...
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Qatar looks to woo UK with ‘Wall Street of the Middle East’ pitch
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The Arab Prince Standing Up to Trump
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An Architectural First In The Region
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Mexican beef exporters look to Muslim markets as alternative to US
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Oil won’t last forever, so Dubai is betting big on science and tech
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Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Covers Vogue Arabia
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More Arab Women Directors Finding Their Voices Through Film
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A Thousand Threads Of Palestine: How Women Are Sewing Themselves Out Of Poverty
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Going Green
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Icebergs to be towed from Antarctica to United Arab Emirates for drinking water
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Introducing the Arab World’s First Sustainable Clothing Brand
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