Rodayna Raydan

Children in Gaza have never experienced a peaceful existence free from the looming shadow of violence & turmoil. As Israel continues its bombardment, researchers warn of the psychological, emotional & behavioural impact this has on their development.

Israel's ongoing barrage in Gaza has exacerbated the suffering of over 50,000 expectant mothers who are now without access to medical assistance & facing life-threatening challenges that are exposing them & their unborn babies to severe health risks.

In honour of International Women's Day, Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN) returns for its eighth edition this March, commemorating female creatives from the Arab world and diaspora, with music, comedy, literature, visual art, theatre and performance.

To commemorate International Women's Day, The New Arab sat down with a number of Arab women working in science – from industry-leading experts to stars of the future – to find out more about their journeys, motivations and challenges along the way.

Efforts to preserve Beirut's once-glistening cultural scene are needed now more than ever as the city descends into a dilapidated ruin. Answering this call, a new generation of artists has stepped in to protect iconic sites like the Cinema Royal.

Exhausted by Lebanon's multitude of crises, farmers in Lebanon are managing to keep themselves afloat by shifting away from archaic agricultural techniques to more sustainable and innovative methods.