Shahla Omar

As 2023 draws to a close, The New Arab looks at ten of the biggest stories for the Middle East and North Africa region this year.

Bukayo Saka has been lauded for his generosity towards Moroccan earthquake victims, while Mo Salah continues to face scrutiny due to his quiet over Gaza.

Abdelrahman Elaraby won the hotly contested Men's 50m Butterfly final at the Swimming World Cup in Greece - but after the race, he said the suffering of Palestinians and fears for his own safety left him feeling unable to celebrate the win.

A mixed bag this week as Morocco bags gold and bronze medals at the World Athletics Championships while five out of five MENA teams lose their opening matches at the Basketball World Cup.

In what might have seemed impossible even this time last year, the Saudi Pro League has managed to bag some of the greatest footballers of a generation.

This week saw Morocco's Atlas Lionesses knocked out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and a new season of the now star-studded Saudi Pro League get underway.

This week Morocco's Atlas Lionesses secured entry to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup, setting up an exciting clash with France.

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur made a stunning run in the Wimbledon tournament, Saudi Arabia is looking to set up the boxing match of the decade, and Morocco's women's team made history.

Twitter’s announced plans to archive and delete accounts that have been inactive for several years could have a devastating impact on documentation of war crimes in Syria.