The independent, progressive news site Mada Masr has been a pillar of free speech, investigating journalism, and unique writing and thinking in Egypt since its creation in 2013. It is one of the only publications left, in a devastated media landscape, which still asks all the questions no one else dares to. On October 27, a judge ordered the site’s closure. ... Show More
Jul 2026
Books by Rabih Alameddine, May Ziadeh, Samar Yazbek, Lamia Ziadé and More
Marcia is publishing the first English translation of early 20th century woman of letters and feminist icon May Ziadhe; Ursula has been working on a review of the award-winning Lebanese novelist Rabih Alameddine. We also talk about a devastating book based on interviews with Gaz ... Show More
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Jan 2022
Series 2 - 3ala el Maydan (Trailer)
<p>Putting fieldwork at the heart of the conversation, <b>3ala el Maydan</b> invites researchers, journalists, and art practitioners from the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond, to talk about their experiences, discoveries, challenges, and surprises when carrying out ... Show More
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