The New Arab Staff

Shimaa Elyoussef

Elyoussef

Shimaa Elyoussef is a freelance Egyptian journalist

As regional war unsettles air travel and economies, pilgrims are relying on sacrifice, community support, and overland routes to reach Mecca

19 May, 2026

Across the MENA region, blind and visually impaired individuals are embracing AI as a gateway to independence, even as they navigate persistent barriers

03 November, 2025

Artificial intelligence is bringing Egypt’s silver screen icons back to life, sparking both excitement and controversy in the country’s historic film industry

02 October, 2025

A new UN report finds that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, the most damning indictment by the international body to date. But will there be consequences?

24 September, 2025

The rise of Gulf states, the decline of pan-Arabism, and regional fragmentation have all left the Arab League a diminished force. Is change on the horizon?

18 June, 2025

In interviews with The New Arab, viewers and scholars expressed outrage over the Muawiya TV series’ controversial depiction of historical figures and events

18 March, 2025