The ongoing conflict with Iran is altering the security landscape of the Arab world, prompting Gulf states to increase cooperation despite their differing interests.

Historically a school for democracy in the Orient, Freemasonry is now largely banned in most Arab countries, with accusations of membership often used to target political opponents.

Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi, who broke taboos by writing about female genital mutilation (which she experienced), female sexuality, and patriarchal violence, has her classic work now appearing in German for the first time.

Yehia Kassem's on-the-ground reporting in Arabic from a Hezbollah-controlled area, which exposed the group's tunnels, has garnered significant attention and triggered debate across the Arab world. The rare coverage sheds light on Hezbollah's infrastructure.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Abu Dhabi to further strengthen Greece's relations with the Arab world, following the assessment of Greek Patriot air defense systems as highly effective during recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

The Arab world is undergoing a significant geopolitical realignment, reordering its alliances and priorities in response to the broader implications and consequences of the Iran conflict.

Digital creators in the Arab world are using gallows humor on social media to cope with ongoing conflicts and bring levity to difficult situations.

An opinion piece suggests that the ongoing confrontation with Iran is compelling Arab nations to align themselves, a process that will ultimately determine the future geopolitical structure of the Middle East.

Architecture is evolving with the climate, as designers increasingly utilize ancient building techniques from the Arab world, such as wind towers and facade grids, for modern, natural space cooling solutions.

As the war enters its third week, the regime's top officials are being killed faster than they can be replaced, and Iran's neighbors are running out of patience.

The Middle East is once again in the international news and the scene of a series of major geopolitical events that are redrawing the map of the Arab world and the MENA region.

US Ambassador Huckabee is facing widespread criticism across the Arab world following remarks he made regarding Israel.

The Arab World Institute is preparing to elect a new leader following the resignation of former culture minister Jack Lang.

A Serbian article discusses how a potential 'War with Iran' is bringing Gulf countries closer, altering the security architecture of the Arab world and necessitating increased cooperation.

Conspiracy theories, including claims that FIFA is controlled by Zionists and Lionel Messi is Jewish, are gaining significant traction in the Arab world, particularly during the Football World Cup.

Qatar has been selected to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027, a historic event that will bring 32 teams to four venues in the Middle East for the first time.

Egypt, long considered the center of the Arab world, has seen its role change. However, wars and crises in neighboring countries make Egypt appear stable, thereby strengthening its position.

Chinese stories are finding a new audience and home in the Arab world, indicating a growing cultural exchange.

Abdessamad Fatmi's new book, launched at the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, explores how artificial intelligence could shape the future of the Arab world.

A significant shift in international relations is occurring, as a nation moves its primary allegiances or economic ties from Arab countries towards China. This transition suggests a reorientation of geopolitical partnerships.

The Arab Women Week event is focusing on the impact and empowerment of women in the Arab world, bringing attention to their roles and contributions.

Germany's Parliamentary State Secretary for the Interior, Christoph de Vries (CDU), admitted that uncontrolled migration through asylum procedures from the Arab world has made Germany less safe, especially for women.

Research Science Investment has unveiled a new 'Cultured Teacher' Award, which will be presented to educators across the Arab world to recognize their contributions.

The Middle East war, in its sixth week, has left the entire region in a turmoil. And, effects are both short and long-term such as inflation, energy crisis, sharp fall in investors' confidence, etc.

A U.N. agency has issued a warning that the Arab world could face a 'profound' economic crisis due to the Iran War, with an economic simulation projecting a loss of over $190 billion in just one month for the region.

Precious objects attesting to the cultural wealth of the ancient port city have, for security reasons, not made the journey to Paris, while others crossed borders under military protection.

A new message was sent to the countries of Europe and the Arab world by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran, linking the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to the stance… Revolutionary Guards: …

Anne-Claire Legendre, French President Emmanuel Macron's Middle East and North Africa adviser, has been named as the new head of the Arab World Institute in Paris.

An analysis explores the reasons behind America's perceived loss of soft power influence in the Arab world.

French police conducted a raid on the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of an investigation into its former head, an ex-culture minister, concerning his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (TAAG) have filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court against the Trump administration regarding its sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

Sharia-based inheritance laws continue to disadvantage millions of women across the Middle East, with reforms stalled despite calls for change for future generations.

Tunisian film director Leyla Bouzid is breaking new ground with her film 'Tres mujeres' (Three Women), which is the first to openly depict female homosexuality in the Arab world. Bouzid acknowledges the risks but states she is not afraid to address a topic often criminalized or ignored in Tunisia.

A new report indicates that pro-Iran sentiment in Morocco is the lowest among Arab nations, contrasting with a significant increase in support for Iran observed in other parts of the Arab world.

The United Arab Emirates has been selected to host the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) global children's literature fair in 2030, marking the first time it will be held in the Arab world.

The Arab world has been significantly impacted and destabilized by forty days of ongoing conflict.

Mercosur Parliament President Rodrigo Gamarra stated that Morocco is increasingly viewed from South America as a 'bridge to the Arab world and Africa,' indicating a perception that is fostering closer diplomatic engagement.

The United Nations warns that a 20% surge in global food prices could drive an additional 5 million middle- and low-income people in Arab countries into food insecurity.

During the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to Lebanon at the Arab World Institute, Emmanuel Macron praised former socialist minister Jack Lang for his contributions, while also acknowledging his past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Morocco has been recognized as the leader in intellectual property protection across Africa and the Arab world, securing the 22nd position globally in the 2026 International Intellectual Property Index.

An opinion piece discusses how Iran has leveraged Quds Day to expand its global influence and outmaneuver the Sunni Arab world since the Islamic Revolution.

Remarks by a US envoy are being interpreted in the Arab world as a wavering of US support for a two-state solution, drawing criticism from nations 'from Nile to Euphrates' and beyond.

An adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron has been named the new head of the Arab World Institute in Paris, following the resignation of its previous boss due to an Epstein-linked scandal.

French police searched the headquarters of the Arab World Institute in Paris on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

French police have conducted a raid on the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of an ongoing investigation linked to the Epstein affair, involving its former head, Jack Lang.