Interviews

The New Arab Meets: Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani, whose films tell deeply necessary stories. Here, she shares the chance interactions that inspire her and what she hopes people take from her latest release, The Blue Caftan.

The New Arab Meets: Emmy Award-winning director, Joshua Seftel. Campaigning to upend harmful stereotypes through cinema, Joshua's latest film Stranger at the Gate exposes the inanity of Islamophobia in the US by appealing to our shared humanity.

The New Arab Meets: Syrian Olympian Swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini, to discuss the misconceptions of Arabs, the exploitation of refugees, the white-saviour complex and how accurately the film The Swimmers represents her story.

The New Arab Meets: Afghan footballer Maryam Mehrzad, whose love for 'the beautiful game' turned out to be her salvation in a country where women caught playing football could result in being assaulted or even kidnapped by the Taliban.

The New Arab Meets: Syrian-American pianist and composer Malek Jandali who wants his music to unite communities and promote peace. In his latest symphony, he draws inspiration from the rich culture and heritage of Qatar to spread his musical message.

The New Arab Meets: Exiled anchor Parwiz Sapy whose career and future have been stunted and reduced to destitution after the Taliban's swift return to Afghanistan.

The New Arab Meets: Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan, who has earned and cemented her place in the long lineage of border-crossing artists making their name in MENA's musical repertoire.

The New Arab Meets: Somali-UAE rapper Freek whose hybridity is resonating across borders and laying a fresh blueprint for new talent. Through his fame, he hopes to tell the stories of migrant communities and second-generation Arabs across the Gulf.

The New Arab Meets: Qatari Minister Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari to discuss the benefits Qatar, the Arab world and the Global South will reap if the 2022 World Cup in Doha is as successful as it is anticipated to be.

The New Arab Meets: Palestinian-American NASA chief Nujoud Fahoum Merancy. Sharing her excitement about the prospect of humankind going back to the moon, we delve into her heritage, her work at NASA, and why the Artemis programme is so historic.