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Natasha Tynes

Natasha Tynes

Natasha Tynes is an award-winning Jordanian-American author and communications professional based in Washington, DC. Her byline has appeared in the Washington Post, Elle, Esquire, Al Jazeera, Huffington Post, and the Jordan Times, among many other outlets

Book Club: Diana Abu Jaber's Fencing with the King, captures the tenuous role of Jordan in the mid-1990s Middle East peace process while exposing societal ills and family disputes.

18 May, 2022

Named the 2021 Collins 'Word of the Year', NFTs have shot into the public consciousness as an innovative form of digital trade. But what are they, are they worth investing in and how have Arab artists taken the most out of this newfound opportunity?

13 January, 2022

In-depth: The advent of social media has put a spotlight on honour crimes in Jordanian society, allowing activists to mobilise, raise awareness, and demand change.

15 November, 2021

The phenomenon of egg freezing in the Arab world has grown exponentially due to increased awareness provided by social media. Yet, due to the social stigma surrounding fertility issues, some remain hesitant to buy into this change of consciousness.

05 November, 2021

With the digital age in full swing, there has been a surge of Arab content creators, especially on the social media platform Instagram. The New Arab speaks with members of this 'influencer generation' about their successes and challenges faced.

17 September, 2021

In-depth: Online activism and citizen journalism are amplifying the Palestinian cause, despite censorship from tech companies.

27 May, 2021

As the world celebrates Arabic Language Day, its 390 million speakers are becoming an important market for the growing popularity of audiobooks.

18 December, 2020