Martin Kear, University of Sydney - Despite the euphoria surrounding the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Gaza is still wracked with violence. More than two dozen Palestinians have been killed in recent days in clashes between Hamas and members of various clans. Hamas has also reportedly executed blindfolded men in a public square. With the Israeli military withdrawing to pre-determined ceasefire lines, Hamas members are beginning to re-assert their control. However,...

By Salma Naguib ~ From boardroom and courtroom to operating theatre and art gallery, Egypt's women are not only asserting themselves in public life but are also making it. Breaking the old limits and writing a...

By Layla Al-Duwaihis ~ Huddled in the heart of the Arabian Gulf is Kuwaitously, a weekend adventure that's not to be overlooked. In 48 hours, the visitors whizz in and out in wonder to see just how much of all things this vibrant but small nation has to offer—whether its cultural attractions and vibrant souks, sun-around-the-clock sea days, and cross-cultural excitement. For its heritage beneficiaries, a day of indulgence today or a touch of sunlight, Kuwait has something diverse for them over the weekend. Friday Morning: Panoramic Welcome in Kuwait Towers No visit to Kuwait can ever be described as complete if there is not a visit to the Kuwait Towers,...

Tarama, a traditional Greek and Turkish delicacy, offers a burst of seaside flavors with its creamy texture and subtle brininess. Elevate your culinary skills and treat your taste buds to this irresistible Tarama recipe that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) of tarama (fish roe) 1 medium-sized boiled and peeled potato 1 small onion, finely grated 1 cup of high-quality extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1-2 lemons (adjust to taste) 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 slice of white bread, soaked in water and squeezed (optional for texture) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Tarama Base: In a food processor, combine the tarama, boiled potato, and finely...

Evelien Adriaenssens, Quadram Institute - An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something astonishing. The nappy samples contained 10,000 species of virus – ten times the number of bacterial species in the same children. Most of the viruses had never been described before. This may alarm many readers. Viruses haven’t exactly had a good reputation in recent years. But what many people don’t realise is that the overwhelming majority of viruses do not make people sick and do not infect humans or animals at all. The viruses I’m referring to are bacteriophages. They exclusively infect bacteria and make up a large...

Lebanese cultural heritage is founded on Lebanon's artisanship, and Lebanon's multicultural traditional ancient heritage is duplicated around Lebanon. Professional artisans across the country hold traditions from thousand years ago and generation-to-generation technology is kept intact to still stay connected to the past. The nation has handicraft heritage in the shape...

A revolution in Saudi art has swept across Saudi Arabia, restoring traditional country art and regarding new creativity trends to emerge. The revolution is more vital nationally in the struggle to retain historic heritage but remain innovative and create new expression, building a new culture of reform in art. The...