Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

Mehdi

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. 

Book Club: Published by Saqi Books, 'Babylon, Albion' is a lyrical look at identity, ancestry, and landscapes — from London streets to Baghdad’s date palms

07 May, 2025

Through 'The Little Sauce,' creative Suzie Bakos educates the West on Iraqi food with elevated traditional dishes, while embracing flavours from other cuisines

24 April, 2025

Produced by The New Arab, Sanaa’s Odyssey follows one woman's survival amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Ahead of the next episodes, we present excerpts from Episode 1

04 April, 2025

From sweet and savoury hampers to handcrafted tagines, The New Arab’s Eid gift guide offers a variety of unique presents to make your celebrations unforgettable

18 March, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Ash, who opens up about his musical evolution, the importance of his heritage, and his recent success with 'On My Mind', featuring Felukah

14 March, 2025

Humanitarian action meets ethical fashion with LAMSA as founder Natalie Garland helps women in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley craft their future one crochet at a time

21 February, 2025

From Akub to Sohaila, The New Arab has compiled a list of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in London, perfect for a memorable Valentine's Day celebration

07 February, 2025

The New Arab Meets: Sylwia Nazzal, the Palestinian Jordanian designer and founder of Nazzal Studio, who uses fashion to preserve culture and resist occupation

17 January, 2025

From ancient trade routes to imperial grandeur, The New Arab highlights unmissable MENA art exhibitions in London this early 2025

07 January, 2025

From Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin to Mosab Abu Toha, The New Arab presents a breakdown of some of our top 10 best books of 2024 featured in the Book Club series

31 December, 2024