Theater & Dance
Palestine, Cross-border
6 days ago
Miss Playing Pretend? Come LARP with Bait Byout!
Remember when you were a kid and played pretend with the neighborhood kids? Maybe you were superwoman, a ghoul, or…
Syria, Cross-border
October 6, 2016
Landscapes of Hope: Opening the Stage for Syrian Art in Germany
Realizing its importance, many parts of the world often celebrate art. A few days ago in Berlin, an event was held…
UAE
October 2, 2016
Dubai Opera Opens to Boost the City’s Cultural Life
For the past decade Dubai has been building itself up to become a radiant center for travel and tourism. Grand…
Lebanon
July 31, 2016
The Circus that brings more than smiles to refugees in Lebanon
When you think of a circus, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Lions jumping through flaming hoops? Costumed…
Egypt
April 26, 2016
In Memory of Egyptian King of Comedy Sayed Zayan
Many fans of Arabic films would recognize the face of this well-respected artist. He is Sayed Zayan, often referred to as…
Tunisia
February 20, 2016
Chouftouhonna: The 1st International Feminist Art Festival of Tunis is back
In Tunis, feminism and femininity are a pretty big deal. It’s as big as art! Perhaps this is why Tunis’…
Lebanon
February 10, 2016
Clown Me In: Unlock Your Inner Clown
Every adult has a goofy side, one that is preferably kept under a leash in public. Some people are too…
Palestine, UAE
January 20, 2016
Never been to Palestine? Travel Cinematically to Palestine this Year with Reel Palestine
Love films? How about Palestine? Then get on board with Reel Palestine and see Palestine this year like you’ve never…
Egypt
January 16, 2016
Religion and Comedy? Karim Metwaly Mixes Both
Born to Egyptian parents in Manhattan, New York, Karim discovered his love for acting at the age of 7. From…
Egypt
August 3, 2015
Promoting diversity through street festivals in Egypt
Egypt is a very diverse country, not only in terms of its nature, ranging from the Nile Delta to the…
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, UAE, Cross-border
July 26, 2015
4 Fun Events Happening in the Middle East This August
There is so much going on in the Middle East this summer. We list four creative events happening around the…
Palestine
July 3, 2015
Camps Breakerz: Dancing Their Way to Freedom on Tour
Last year, we wrote about the breakdancing group called Camps Breakerz, located in the Nusairat refugee camp in the Gaza…
Jordan
June 11, 2015
Let’s Talk: Building a Thriving Creative Economy in the Middle East
At Endeavor Jordan’s Catalyzing Conservations, an event that discussed topics ranging from headhunting talents for your company to creating environments…
UAE
June 4, 2015
Emirati Figure Skater Aims for 2018 Winter Olympics
The Emirati figure skater Zahra Lari has her eyes set on the 2018 Winter Olympic games. She aims to be…
UAE
June 3, 2015
Dana Dajani on Why the Emirates is Her Choice!
Having received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from Columbia College Chicago, Dana Dajani, the Palestine actor setup…
Egypt
March 4, 2015
Egypt, Represented By a Ground-Breaking Artist At Paris’ Louvre Museum
A ground-breaking DJ deeply inhabited by science fiction, Jeff Mills combines different forms of art, from music, to cinematography and…
Morocco
February 24, 2015
She Danced With Beyoncé and Modelled for Nike. Meet Moroccan Sensation Hajiba Fahmy
Hajiba Fahmy is one in a million. Born in Valence, France and from Moroccan descent, she began dancing at the age…
Jordan, Palestine
February 10, 2015
This May Just Be the Most Meaningful Shakespeare Remake Ever: Syrian Romeo and Juliet, Separated By War
We’ve said it once and again: The best ‘Hamlet’ ever is at the Shakespeare Tent in Zaatari. Produced by Syrian…