food

Koshari 1
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

After UNESCO Koshari nod, will Egypt gentrify its national dish?

"I'm sure everybody will try to cash in on this recognition at the expense of people like us, the poor," said Essam Mahmud, a 35-year-old father of two.

Saleh Salem
16 December, 2025
Koshari - Egypt
Egypt
Offbeat
Live Story

UNESCO adds Egypt's Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list

The New Arab Staff
10 December, 2025
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France–Algeria relations
Society
Live Story

The El Mordjene hunt: Paris chases the banned hazelnut spread

Melissa Chemam

Melissa Chemam

19 August, 2025
Nazli_Ramadan
Food and culture
Yalla! Let’s Eat
Live Story

Could JURKISH be London's hottest Jamaican-Turkish food spot?

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Adama Munu

15 July, 2025
Palestinian cuisine
Yalla! Let's Eat
Yalla! Let’s Eat
Live Story

What role does Palestinian cuisine play in protecting identity?

Suzie_Bakos

Suzie Bakos

09 July, 2025
An Egyptian baker prepares an order of Kunafa, a traditional dessert, at his shop in Cairo on March 10, 2025, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Egypt shuts popular dessert chain over hygiene violations

The New Arab Staff
19 April, 2025
Maftoul_for_Every_House
Gaza
Society
Live Story

Maftoul for Every House: The food project uplifting Gazan women

The New Arab Staff

Besan Emad

27 January, 2025
Ali_Yousef_Baity
Palestinian food
Interviews
Live Story

Baity: Ali Yousef on bringing Palestine flavours to Manchester

The New Arab Staff

Isabella Silvers

03 January, 2025
Porta_Palazzo
Italy
Lifestyle
Live Story

5 must-have Mediterranean ingredients from Porta Palazzo market

The New Arab Staff

Veronica Merlo

02 January, 2025
Jinan_Deena
Lebanese
Society
Live Story

The Lebanese and Palestinian chefs defying colonialism with food

Swara Salih

Swara Salih

06 December, 2024
Michelle_Santoso
Interview
Interviews
Live Story

Indonesian chef Michelle Santoso's culinary stand for Gaza

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Yousra Samir Imran

29 November, 2024
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Istanbul
Lifestyle
Live Story

Kara Lounge: A taste of Africa in the heart of Istanbul

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Adama Munu

29 October, 2024
mufataka-beirut
Beirut
Video

How a Lebanese family is preserving mufataka, rare Beirut dessert

The New Arab Staff
05 September, 2024
Hans Grundberg, UN envoy for Yemen.
Yemen
MENA
Live Story

Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 August, 2024
Iraq
Economy
Live Story

Iraq resumes rice cultivation with new climate friendly strain

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 July, 2024
Prisoners from Gaza recently released by Israel have appeared shocked, emaciated, and brutalised [Getty]
Israel
MENA
Live Story

Israel gives 'starvation' level of food to Palestinian prisoners

The New Arab Staff
27 June, 2024
Ayesha_Kalaji
Middle eastern cuisine
Interviews
Live Story

Meet the chef serving Middle Eastern food at Glastonbury

The New Arab Staff

Isabella Silvers

18 June, 2024
Egypt
Society
Live Story

Egyptians struggle with first bread subsidy cut in 21st century

The New Arab Staff

Thaer Mansour

18 June, 2024
Palestinian
World
Live Story

Palestinian chef Michael Rafidi wins James Beard Awards

Brooke Anderson
12 June, 2024
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Yemen
Yalla! Let’s Eat
Live Story

A little taste of Yemeni hospitality in York

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Yousra Samir Imran

02 May, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Health
Live Story

35 hospitalized in Riyadh after food poisoning outbreak

The New Arab Staff
28 April, 2024