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Ahvaz, Iran's city of bridges
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Capital of Khuzestan in Iran, Ahvaz has the most bridges in the Middle East and enjoys a history of peacemaking, living up to its bridge-building reputation.
Meeting Suada Mohamoud, founder of the Muslim Women Awards
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The New Arab Meets: Trailblazing Muslim Women Awards founder Suada Mohamoud, following the third consecutive year of the awards ceremony to talk about its birth, cultivating community spirit, and the importance of representation.

Gaza's schools teach how-to guide to protect scared children
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Gaza's education system has come to a standstill. In previous Israeli aggressions, teachers were able to comfort their class with psychological support and guidelines. However, this time, constant communication blackouts are causing untold trauma.
11 fashion & beauty brands that support the Palestinian cause
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Finding pro-Palestinian, BDS-friendly brands can be difficult, so we've teamed up with model Mariah Idrissi to list some of our favourite labels to support.
How French colonial advertising shaped the image of Tunisia
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Colonial France marketed Tunisia as an exotic and backwards destination, depicting the locals as lazy and unmodern. The Tunisian tourism office then adopted these motifs until a wave of Tunisian artists decided to reclaim their cultural identity.
La Marsa, Tunisia's coastal gem: Where to shop, eat, sleep
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Planning a visit to Tunisia? Consider the 30-minute drive from Tunis to La Marsa, a beautiful coastal city that boasts breathtaking beaches and striking architecture. The New Arab has profiled the city and listed the places to eat, sleep, and shop.
Revitalising Palestinian fashion with traditional elegance
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From traditional motifs to modern elegance, fashion brand Zennar has redefined cultural fashion in Gaza. Discover the captivating fusion of heritage and style that celebrates Palestinian authenticity.
Whats cooking in Dubai: The Michelin-starred eatery Ossiano
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This tiny emirate put the Middle East on the Michelin map. We speak to Chef Berger, the man behind Ossiano, a restaurant that made it to the starred list, two years in a row.
Has Maghreb cuisine been left out of the Mediterranean diet?
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The Mediterranean diet is often advertised as European. This co-option of North African and Middle Eastern culture has had detrimental effects on sustainable production and food insecurity, whilst preventing regional culinary scenes from flourishing.
Pennsylvania Avenue
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The self-proclaimed 'capital of the world', decisions made in Washington DC have global consequences. But there's a new taste-maker in town: the city's growing Arab community. The New Arab gives you a whistle-stop or some of DC's best Arab sites.