Swara Salih

Book Club: 'Iran+100' imagines a century after Mosaddegh, blending speculative fiction, history, and poetry to explore Iran’s resilience and future

The New Arab Meets: Hind Meddeb on 'Sudan, Remember Us', a documentary capturing Sudan’s revolution, military crackdown, and enduring fight for justice

The Mummy reboot could offer a fresh portrayal of Egypt, reflecting the country’s mythology and history with more cultural integrity than previous films

Amid ongoing violence in Lebanon and Palestine, chefs like Jinan Deena and Roro Asmar are using food as a symbol of resistance, identity & community solidarity

Actress May Calamawy’s role in Gladiator II was a brief, non-speaking part, raising questions about Hollywood’s treatment of Palestinian advocates

The DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival highlighted Palestinian filmmakers and their stories, creating an important space for art and community solidarity

Book Club: Kurdistan+100 reimagines Kurdish state struggles through a prism of futurism, offering a space for freer Kurdish expressions and possibilities.

The Walt Disney Company's pro-Israel stance has drawn ire from the company's Muslim and Arab fanbase, leading to a major campaign to "pressure" Disney from BDS.

Film review: Marvel's short-lived successes have come to an abrupt end. Their latest feature, The Marvels has resoundingly failed to capitalise on the acclaim of Ms Marvel, falling into superficial stereotypes, overproduction and nonsensical dialogue

The Indiana Jones franchise is the cinematic archetype for Hollywood's outdated and orientalist projections of the SWANA region. Its latest instalment 'The Dial of Destiny' is no exception and continues to market dangerous tropes to mass audiences.