Zainab Mehdi is The New Arab's Associate Editor and researcher specialising in governance, development, and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa region.
As the 'Love Is Blind: Habibi' reunion fast approaches, The New Arab explores key takeaways from the Netflix show, which has been viewed over 1.3 million times
One year on, The New Arab examines how the Israeli military’s assault has targeted the Palestinian female womb and its devastating impact on women's lives
The exhibition 'Zaha Hadid: Paper Museums' in London showcases how Zaha Hadid Architects used paper reliefs to develop architect Zaha Hadid's iconic designs
Last week, the biennial Sonica Festival kicked off in Glasgow, with this year's edition spotlighting Egyptian artists. The New Arab visited to speak with them
Book Club: Palestinian-Iraqi author Zena Agha's poetry collection transforms a personal robbery into a powerful reflection on loss and cultural heritage
Arbaeen, a pilgrimage marking Imam Hussain's martyrdom, will be observed from August 25 to 26, 2024, ending a 40-day mourning period that begins with Ashura
Film review: 'Hollywoodgate' offers a chilling look at Afghanistan's future under Taliban rule, just as the world marks the third "anniversary" of Kabul's fall
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's battle with gender accusations at the Paris 2024 Olympics highlights ongoing discrimination against women of colour in sports
