Anbara Salam Khalidi: A Valiant Pioneering Lebanese Feminist
By shattering barriers, Anbar Salam Khalidi (1897-1986), a powerful Lebanese activist, writer, and translator, empowered future Arab feminists in profound ways.
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Egypt’s Sayyid Al-Qemany Dared to Challenge Mainstream Islamic Discourse
Celebrated Egyptian writer, Sayyid Al-Qemany (also spelled El-Qimni and Al-Qumni) (1947-2022) who rose to fame for challenging the traditional interpretation of Islamic histor…
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Sameera Moussa, Egypt’s First Nuclear Scientist
Sameera Moussa (1917-1952) prepared the world for a revolution in nuclear medicine and inspired a generation of scientists in Egypt and further afield. Her legacy can inform o…
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Safeya Binzagr: The Woman Who Led Saudi Arabia’s Fine Art Movement
In a country most known for its religious devotion, Safeya Binzagr is a pioneer of Saudi Arabia’s fine art movement. Her international recognition and commitment to representi…
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Tragic Death of Young Moroccan Photographer Yzza Slaoui Sparks Comparisons with Leila Alaoui
Yzza Slaoui was an outstanding talent whose work stood out for its political impact as well as its artistic power. Her untimely passing evokes painful memories of the death of…
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The Death of Humphrey Davies and the Future of Arabic Translation
Humphrey Davies, perhaps the best translator of Arabic to English in the 21st century, passed away late last year. Despite this enormous loss, English speakers will continue t…
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