Memory doesn’t always arrive as a grand moment. Sometimes it’s a juice box crushed underfoot, the quiet twirl of a dancer’s skirt, or a suitcase unzipped…
Author: Malak Shalaby
Malak Shalaby
Malak cannot seem to get enough of Literature - so much so that she has pursued it in both her BA and MA, and the love affair is still going strong. Aside from her love for words, humans generally fascinate her. She spends a lot of her time analyzing the minds of people around her and watching criminal minds. She is still fairly new in adulthood, and until now, nothing has made sense in life but chocolate.
Villa Hegra, in collaboration with Film AlUla, has launched a new filmmaking program to help young Saudi creatives develop their skills. The program offers workshops and…
Some dreams are so surreal they sound unreal when spoken out loud. In Arabic, we call that fe al-meshmesh—a beautiful, almost impossible daydream. And somehow, that…
Egypt just opened a cultural gem for anyone eager to explore the Quran, its reciters, and their inspiring legacy. The Museum of Quran Reciters, the first…
This December, Emirates is turning one of the most forgettable parts of flying into something unexpectedly thoughtful. Its new amenity kits are for long-haul flights for…
Al Ain Region has been named Arab Capital of Tourism 2026, keeping its recent streak going. The announcement comes after the city’s selection as GCC Capital…
Big news from Egypt’s Red Sea coast: Ain Sokhna Port just snagged a spot in the Guinness World Records as the deepest man-made port basin built…
The Carthage Film Festival never fails to surprise us, and this year’s lineup is especially exciting. From intimate family struggles to rebellious road trips and sweeping…
The end of the year is shaping up to be a thrilling time for cinema lovers in Egypt, with a lineup of movies that promise drama,…
Christmas in the Middle East has a way of doing things differently — bolder, more symbolic, sometimes quieter, sometimes unapologetically extra. From trees that speak to…
