art and culture

07:43

Efforts continue to excavate and salvage what remains of manuscripts that were targeted in the Gaza Strip, in an attempt to retrieve what survived the cultural and heritage genocide left by the assault.

08:45

Safaa Sheikho teaches children the art of painting and color coordination, using a new method that encourages them to express themselves in their own unique way.

14:07

The second edition of the “Afrat” exhibition, held in the city of Bukan in Urmia, witnessed strong female participation, with contributors highlighting Kurdish culture, identity, and societal issues, focusing on realistic visual arts.

08:00

Tunisian writer Habiba Mahrazi has broken the barrier of silence to expose what is left unspoken in women’s issues, affirming that women make up half of society and that their absence threatens its well-being and stability.

13:53

Director Amine Uysal Berger praised the organization and supportive atmosphere of the third Amed International Film Festival, stressing the vital role of women in cinema despite challenges and the prevailing patriarchal mindset

08:12

Writer and feminist activist Rafiqa Al-Bahouri sees her autobiography as healing after years of pain, liberating her through writing and offering courage to women still searching for their true selves.

07:52

Moroccan artist Samia Ahmed believes that art can contribute to defending just humanitarian causes—such as women’s rights—and can bring back to light pioneering female figures who helped shape history.

10:41

The dominance of male statues and symbols in Kermanshah erases women from public spaces and collective memory, reinforcing a single historical narrative, perpetuating gender inequality, and limiting female heroic role models for future generations.

07:38

Algerian visual artist Marwa Al-Khair blends Saharan heritage with abstract art to portray desert women in vibrant colors, transforming curiosity and passion into paintings filled with strength, love, and peace.

10:20

Ziba Sharaf, a 23-year-old young woman, managed to turn her passion for colors and drawing into a small space for art amid restrictions, opening a window of hope and keeping girls’ dreams alive.

07:44

Art is not merely for its own sake; across thousands of years it has stood as true historical evidence from Sumer to civilizations. Today, amid challenges, visual art documents events and support those who suffer.

10:12

The young woman, Khadija Hassan,plays the drums and the daff,balancing her musical passion with her family responsibilities and caring for her young daughter.

08:57

With autumn in eastern Deir ez-Zor, North and East Syria, the ancient household craft of making pomegranate molasses resurfaces—a tradition carefully preserved by families across generations, sustaining heritage and identity

10:23

“Al-Tanweer newspaper, published quarterly, provides a space that weaves together women’s voices and emotions, giving them room to speak up and break barriers.

11:34

The research project by Fouzia Bouguenjour and Souad Zerkouk examines the development of the Algerian feminist novel, highlighting its historical contexts, critical stakes, and linguistic diversity.

10:32

The “Bride of the Rain” is an ancient Kurdish ritual symbolizing harmony with nature, where women embody life and fertility, preserving a shared cultural spirit across generations and diverse Kurdish lands.

10:35

The exhibition "Silent Wounds" in Mahabad, Eastern Kurdistan, sheds light on the suffering of survivors of the 1987 chemical bombing of Sardasht through 21 documentary photographs captured by photographer Shilan Malik.

07:45

Between imagination and reality, the Syrian painter Sara Al-Ayoubi has managed to convey her message and ideas through her drawings.

08:11

Syrian director Intisar Hazim blends imagination and reality, reflecting truth’s many faces. Her distinctive approach showcases women’s creativity, intellect, and unique artistic expression, making a powerful mark on contemporary cinema.

11:59

Through the opening of her traditionally and culturally inspired Arabic coffee shop, Iman Badr al-Din has successfully revived the rituals and heritage of coffee drinking.