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Revisiting the Past in Books That Blend Fiction and Facts
Egyptian critics and writers discuss a literary trend of revisiting the past through personalized remembrances and novels based on facts.
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Baghdad’s Historic Book Street Reopens, Raising City’s Hopes
In the latest sign of a cultural revival in Baghdad after decades of conflict, the city recently celebrated the reopening…
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Revised Editions of Mahfouz’s Novels Stir Controversy in Egypt
Diwan Bookstores says its revised editions of the celebrated writer’s works will be “without alterations”. Publishing world figures immediately wondered…
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Syrian Publishers and Bookstores Become Casualties of War
Several prominent Syrian publishing houses and bookstores have closed in recent years, the latest signs of cultural death in an…
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Egyptian Editions Help Arab Writers Reach New Readers
Publishers of Egyptian editions say printing locally not only cuts costs, but also helps writers reach a wider public. Some…
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2 Saudi Universities Are Among the World’s Top 100, U.S. Publisher Says
In the latest “Best Global Universities” rankings from “U.S. News & World Report”, two Saudi universities earn spots in the…
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University of Mosul Rebuilds a Campus Razed by War
Iraq’s second-largest university is shaking off the vestiges of war. Its publishing house will reopen soon, and other major projects…
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Egyptian Illustrator Sahar Abdallah Finds Inspiration in Modern Arab Poets
Sahar Abdallah, an Egyptian living in Canada, creates "visual poems" inspired by works by literary giants like Fouad Haddad and…
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Opinion
‘Harir Al-Ghazala’: An Omani Novel Reveals Heritage’s Implications on Women’s Lives
In her new novel “Harir Al-Ghazala,” the Omani novelist Jokha Alharthi sheds light on her country’s women and their aspirations…
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Dominican Institute’s Library in Cairo Is a Destination for Scholars of Islamic Heritage
The library of the Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies, in Cairo, attracts scholars from all over the world.
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