- 15 February, 2026
Khalid Al Mansoor
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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Scroll to Style: How TikTok Fashion Trends Is Rewriting Arab Searches in 2026
TikTok Fashion Trends are not viral moments anymore, but they are transforming the way Arab consumers search, shop and style modest fashion. Since organised abayas
RiseUp Recap: 5 Egyptian Ed-Tech Startups That Secured Funding This Week
The RiseUp Summit 2026 at the Grand Egyptian Museum has solidified Cairo’s status as a regional innovation hub. This week, the spotlight shone on the
Giza’s ‘Khufu’s’ Named Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa 2026
It was a historic change in the culinary arena as a high-quality restaurant at the base of the Great Pyramids won the best regional award.
Top Shopping Malls in Amman, Jordan for Tourists & Locals: Where the City Comes to Shop
Jordanian shopping is not just shopping in the capital; it is a social and cultural process. The contemporary mall Amman landscape is characterised by a
Egypt’s Shadow Air Base: The Secret Drone Hub Fueling Sudan’s War
The discovery of a new study by The New York Times has given a new awareness to the foreign world regarding the diminished involvement of
From Regional Stories to Global Screens: How Netflix’s Arabic Shows Are Winning Worldwide
Netflix is increasingly investing in Middle Eastern storytelling, and it is rewarding in a significant manner. The Netflix Arabic Originals, in recent years, have ceased
The Rise of Film Tourism in the Middle East
The global entertainment industry is reshaping travel trends, andfilm tourism in the Middle East is emerging as a powerful cultural and economic force. The region,
Arab Indie Musicians Are Breaking Spotify Charts—and Rewriting the Rules
Arab indie musicians are no longer confined to underground scenes or regional playlists. At Spotify, artists in the Arab world are topping the charts and
Ramadan Binge Early? The Top 5 Non-GCC Series Dropping on Shahid this Month
As the lunar calendar shifts, the digital landscape is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Shahid Ramadan 2026 season. Gulf productions usually take the centre
Ramadan 2026 Countdown: How Cairo’s Historic Moez Street is Prepping for the Holy Month
The Ramadan 2026 Countdown has officially begun, and nowhere is the excitement more palpable than in the heart of Islamic Cairo. As the city gears