Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Yonyo Softens the Rough Edges on ‘Beny w Benak’

Soft Launch

Yonyo Softens the Rough Edges on ‘Beny w Benak’

On “Beny w Benak,” Yonyo leans into romantic pop, previewing a softer, more melodic direction for his upcoming EP.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Iran Reopens The Strait of Horumuz

Hormuz, Reopened

Iran Reopens The Strait of Horumuz

Following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran announced on Friday the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

NEWS

Israel Jeopardizes Truce by Launching ‘Eternal Darkness’ on Lebanon

The Israeli bombardment campaign has resulted in 70 confirmed deaths and over 200 injuries.

NEWS

US, Israel Launch major combat operations Against Iran

Following weeks of escalating tensions, a full-scale war appears to be breaking out between the US, Israel, and Iran.

NEWS

A Vital Lifeline: Saint Levant’s 2048 Foundation Backs Palestinian Musicians

Saint Levant’s 2048 Foundation launches to fund and connect Palestinian musicians constrained by occupation and scarce resources.

(Sub)Culture

How Qatar Turned the Arab World’s Biggest Football Night Into a Song the Region Could Hear

On Qatar’s approach to transforming global sporting moments into platforms for shared Arab cultural expression.

(Sub)Culture

Amazon Launches The Digital Arabic Library with 38,000+ Titles

Arabic books go global as Amazon launches the Digital Arabic Library, bringing 38,000+ Arabic titles to readers worldwide.

(Sub)Culture

Eyad El Mogy Takes El Sabt El Momtaz to The Stage

Eyad El Mogy’s second live performance of his viral YouTube show El Sabt El Momtaz drew a crowd of Egypt’s Gen Z tastemakers.

NEWS

Ghali Under Fire Ahead of Winter Olympics Over Pro-Palestine Stance

Italian rapper Ghali faces backlash ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics over his outspoken pro-Palestine stance.

NEWS

Our Pocket List of Can’t-Miss Balad Beast Sets

Balad Beast returns in its 4th edition with a line up combining global headliners with regional rising voices.

(Sub)Culture, NEWS

GVP Co-Hosts Davos Panel on GCC’s Influence in Sports

GVP, publisher of Rolling Stone MENA, co-hosts a Davos panel that examines the Gulf’s growing role in shaping global sport.

Album and Single Reviews

Gorillaz’s ‘Damascus’ Ventures in Syrian Shaabi Rough Terrains

Gorillaz venture into Levantine shaabi with Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey on 'Damascus,' meeting Syrian music on its own terms.