The 5 most beautiful books written in Arabic according to Banipal
On November 25, one of the most anticipated rankings ever for lovers of Arabic literature was released: the list of the 100 best books written according to Banipal. Banipal Banipal…
Sharmoofers, OutKast of Egypt
The Sharmoofers are a band that in recent years has been able to make its way in Egypt with more and more strength and spirit of initiative. An overwhelming rhythm…
Göktürk, the first Turks
We have always been fascinated by "the first", those who in one way or another represented the origins for something greater. Today we are talking about the Göktürk, the first…
“A Well-Trained Stray ” by Muhammad Aladdin
Muhammad Aladdin's "A Well-Trained Stray " is a novel comparable to "Gli sdraiati" by Michele Serra, a new way of looking at the Egyptian youth, authors of the Tahrir riots.…
eL Seed, graffiti and calligraphy
One of the artists who most of all have been able to make a language that now seemed to be something exclusively religious modern and underground. Inventor of a unique…
Umm Kulthum,”The Star of the Orient”
The story of a true legend of Arab and world music, a woman capable of fully identifying with her people. Not a singer but a storyteller, a music that existed…
Moghreb Tétouan, the only African team to have played in La Liga
A story that has led this small Moroccan club from Tétouan to earn a place of honor in the history of football. Founded by Basque fans of Atletico Madrid, it…
“The Sand Child” by Tahar Ben Jelloun
A timeless classic that pays homage to Morocco and its stories. The writer Tahar Ben Jelloun, like a snake trainer, will enchant us by telling us the story of Ahmed,…
The Yemen in Uncharted 3
One of the best video games ever takes us right to the Middle East on the trail of the legendary Ubar (the Koranic Iram). In this chapter Nathan Drake makes…
Spotify lands in the Middle East
A news that sends a clear warning to all those who until now had occupied Spotify's place in the Arab market. This obviously also means an increasingly rich and varied…