Ahmed Amin

A still from Palestine 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir - one of four Arab films short listed this year.

Oscar Season

Arab Films Are Reaching The Oscars, But The Industry Is Still Lagging

Four Arab films make the Oscars shortlist this year, marking a historic moment for an Arab cinema still struggling for sovereignty.

Souad Massi’s ‘Samt’ Bridges Tradition and Modernity

Silent Shifts

Souad Massi’s ‘Samt’ Bridges Tradition and Modernity

With “Samt,” Souad Massi leans into a fresher, groovier sound while preserving the intimacy and depth that define her artistry.

Album and Single Reviews

Maryam Saleh Ushers New Sound in Comeback Single ‘El Fetra’

Maryam Saleh returns with “El Fetra,” a hypnotic new single exploring instinct, identity, and a sonic shift ahead of her album Syrr.

Exclusive, FEATURES

15 Years Later, ‘Microphone’ Still Finds Its Voice in Egypt’s Youth

In 2010, Microphone foresaw Egypt’s revolution and a decade of cultural and social change. Is its prophecy still resonant today?