Yousra Samir Imran is a British Egyptian writer and author who is based Yorkshire. She is the author of Hijab and Red Lipstick, being published by Hashtag Press in the UK in October 2020
The New Arab speaks to one Gazan medical student who has set up a charity pharmacy, providing a lifeline for Gazans looking for their prescription medication
The New Arab Meets: Musician Adam Elara to discuss his new single, 'Watermelon Kickflip', and its blend of punk rock with Palestinian dabke to inspire activism
Film Review: Netflix romcom Honeymoonish thrives in the romance part of the romcom, but lacks the comedy and Kuwaiti culture, writes Yousra Samir Imran
From boycotts to protests, to fashion and art shows and student encampments, we take a look at how the world showed up for Palestine over the past 12 months
The New Arab Meets: Danny Jin whose anger at the atrocities in Gaza and irritation at the Japanese people’s lack of awareness has translated into his music
Hijab bans in sports didn’t start at the Paris Olympics nor have they ended there. We speak to hijab-wearing sportswomen about their experiences and views
Book Club: In this new anthology, 12 Egyptian writers process the trauma of Egypt’s 2011 January Revolution and how it will redefine the country in 100 years
The New Arab Meets: Sara Suliman to discuss her award-winning film 'Heroic Bodies,' focusing on Sudanese women's fight for political and body liberation.
Book Club: N. S. Nuseibeh's 'Namesake' explores the legacy of Nusaybah bint Ka’ab, remembered today as Islam's Woman Warrior, and examines her relevance today.
