Feb 23

Deep History of the Fertile Crescent to the Tigris & Euphrates Under the Ottomans | Faisal Husain

Historian Faisal Husain wrote the book "Rivers of the Sultan: The Tigris and Euphrates in the Ottoman Empire" and in this episode, helps us explore the history of the Tigris and Euphrates. He argued for the necessity of understanding human history within the context of geological ... Show More

1 h

Feb 16

Graphic Design & the Arab Creative Inflection Point | Ruba Abu-Nimah

Award-winning creative director Ruba Abu-Nimah (known to many as @ruba on Instagram) discusses the state of creativity in the Arab world, the importance of young Arab talent embracing their culture, and the challenges of navigating corporate spaces as a Palestinian in the West. S ... Show More

58m 20s

Feb 9

The Science of Teaching: Addressing the Global Education Crisis | ⁠Dr Asyia Kazmi

We delve into the stark realities of learning inequality, the crucial role of the science of teaching, and the transformative power of education, even in the face of conflict. Dr. Asyia Kazmi, CEO of WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education), an organization that is part of th ... Show More

48m 31s

Jul 2024

Sonja Mejcher-Atassi | An Impossible Friendship: Group Portrait, Jerusalem Before & After 1948

This episode was recorded on July 10th, 2024.Check out Sonja's reading recommendations for Palestinian literature from the 20th Century 👉https://www.afikra.com/daftarjournal/sonja-mejcher-atassi-book-recommendationsAnd dive deeper into the history of the King David Hotel 👉https ... Show More

1h 4m

Apr 2025

Short Stories from Arab Cities | Exploring Urban Narratives With the Co-Editors of "Mudun" Reem Khorshid & Faris Bseiso

In this episode of Ehkili, we speak with Reem Khorshid and Faris Bseiso about their literary project Mudun, published by Kaph Books and supported by the Barjeel Art Foundation. They trace the origins of this anthology of short stories about Arab cities, which began as a pandemic ... Show More

48m 37s

May 2025

Author Selma Dabbagh | We Wrote In Symbols: Love and Lust By Arab Women Writers

In this episode of Ehkili, Palestinian writer Selma Dabbagh discusses the influence of her legal background on her storytelling and explores the complexities of her Palestinian identity, particularly in the context of political engagement and activism. The conversation also delve ... Show More

59m 30s

Dec 2024

Future of Arabic in TV, Film & YouTube | Amanda Abou Abdallah, Rana Kazkaz and Hussein Fakhri

<p>We organized a full-day symposium (October 26, 2024) with the mm:museum as part of their exhibition "The limits of my language are the limits of my world" at Northwestern Qatar this year. Three panel discussions took place which we are bringing you in three episodes on their p ... Show More

1h 16m

Nov 2025

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Aude Abou Nasr

Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Beirut-based, French-Lebanese illustrator Aude Abou Nasr. They discuss Aude's educational and professional journey from starting in architecture into illustration and activism. Aude discusses her interest in narratives that address issues of belong ... Show More

34m 37s

Nov 2025

Memes in Morocco: Darija, Rap & Digital Activism | ⁠⁠Dr Cristina Moreno Almeida

<p>We explore why certain cultural productions thrive exclusively online, the debate around meme humor versus emotional resonance, and how memes can serve as a form of social critique. Dr. Cristina Moreno Almeida, from Queen Mary University of London, joins us and discusses her r ... Show More

53m 39s

May 2025

Creating Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo | Marya Zarif

In this episode of Outline, we're joined by author, illustrator, and film producer Marya Zarif, who's known for her animated works that highlight Syrian narratives. The conversation delves into her background, motivations for creating the award-winning Syrian animated series and ... Show More

46m 50s

Jul 2025

Author and influencer Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail returns to discuss her latest book series and much more...

We're so back! And so is Ghada Almuhanna Abalkhail, the TWENTY30's cultural expert, who returns to the show to discuss her latest book series that explores the concept of the Saudi homeland through archival photographs. She shares insights and observations behind creating the boo ... Show More

1h 16m

Sep 2025

Ai or NAY? | Exploring Ai Ethics With Katy Gillett & Hadeer Omar

<p>We continue our discussion around the media majlis museum's recent exhibition "Ai or NAY?" and explore the ethics of AI, featuring insights from exhibition contributors Katy Gillett and Hadeer Omar. We delve into the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and h ... Show More

55m 45s

Sep 2025

The Hollow Half: a Memoir of Bodies and Borders | Sarah Aziza

The author discussed her multigenerational Palestinian family memoir "The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders," which spans from mandate Palestine to the present day. Sarah Aziza reflects on her relationship with her Palestinian identity, the complexities of being "half" ... Show More

1h 1m

Data-Driven Storytelling & Anti-Authorit...