The New Arab Staff

Daniel Nour

Nour

Daniel Nour is an award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist. His work explores the intersection of queer and migrant experiences and has appeared in The New York Times, ABC, Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings, Mascara Literary Review, The Big Issue, and The Guardian. His debut memoir, How to Dodge Flying Sandals (Affirm Press), was released in May 2025

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06 February, 2026