Arab world

Social media ban for children
Social media ban
Society
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Will MENA follow UAE's lead on social media bans for under-15s?

The UAE’s social media restrictions for children could set a precedent across MENA, but experts warn that age verification risks privacy and digital freedoms

The New Arab Staff
12 August, 2026
IMA
Arab culture
Voices

An Arab World Institute never led by Arabs

Oman Al Yahyai

Oman Alyahyai

31 March, 2026
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Book Club
Book Club
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Azmi Bishara's new book examines Arab democratic transitions

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

05 March, 2026
Moon [Getty]
Ramadan 2026
MENA
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Saudi Arabia, most of GCC announce Wednesday as start of Ramadan

The New Arab Staff
17 February, 2026
Dubai skyline
Arab world
MENA
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Most Arab countries score poorly in TI's 2025 corruption ranking

The New Arab Staff
11 February, 2026
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 14: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS SPECIAL RATES APPLY) View of Arab World Institute whyle Actress Josiane Balasko receives the Medal of Arts and Letters from the president of Arab World Institute Jack Lang at Arab World Institute on June 14, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images)
Arab culture
Perspectives

More should be done to support the Arab World Institute in Paris

Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari

Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari

23 January, 2026
Opinion-Artificial Intelligence Arabic
Artificial Intelligence
Economy
Live Story

Here are seven government AI initiatives across the Arab world

Hamza Al-Tarbawi
12 January, 2026
Emad Hajjaj Cartoon
Islamic State

Graphic Truth

ISIS, Footman of Foreign Intervention

Emad Hajjaj
29 December, 2025
Trump [Getty]
Gaza War
World
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Trump to present Gaza war plan to Arab, Muslim leaders at UN

The New Arab Staff
23 September, 2025
Ramadan 2025 [Getty]
Ramadan 2025
MENA
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Saudi Arabia, most Arab world nations to start Ramadan Saturday

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 March, 2025
Gaza War
Perspectives

Israeli war on Gaza exposes the bankruptcy of Western values

Khaled Al Hroub

Khaled Al Hroub

06 November, 2023
Gaza War
MENA
Live Story

Arab protesters demand end to Israel's assault on Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 October, 2023
Khaled Meshaal
MENA
Live Story

Ex-Hamas chief urges demos in Arab world in support of Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 October, 2023
Water stress worsens food insecurity crisis in Arab states
Water Crisis
Environment and Climate
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Water stress worsens food insecurity crisis in Arab states

Mohammed El Said

Mohammed El-Said

26 September, 2023
Talal Salman
Lebanon
MENA
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Lebanon: As-Safir founder Talal Salman's funeral takes place

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 August, 2023
Saudi Arabia
Economy
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Arab-China conference in Riyadh sees $10bn deals signed

The New Arab Staff
11 June, 2023
Iran
MENA
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Saudi hosts Iran, Syria visits as Middle East ties thaw

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 April, 2023
Illustration - In-depth - BBC Arabic
BBC
In-depth
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Britain's final broadcast: Farewell to BBC Arabic Radio

Hamdullah Baycar
07 February, 2023
Protests in Tunisia against worsening economy
Arabs
MENA
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Arabs frustrated by sinking economies, want reform: report

Louay Faour
03 January, 2023
unemployment
Economy
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Arab region has world’s highest unemployment rate: UN report

The New Arab Staff
31 December, 2022
Brazil
Sports
Live Story

Brazil football icon Pele left winning legacy in Arab world

The New Arab Staff
30 December, 2022