From: “Mazin Qumsiyeh” Dear Friend We announce two new milestones for the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University: 1) the launch of a monthly newsletter, 2) the receipt of keys to our magnificent new building. You can witness our journey and see the progress on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PIBS.PMNH The new building in our new oasis…
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Algeria At 62: From Revolution To Rebuilding A Republic
By: Outlook Web Desk | July 7, 2025 | Outlook India On July 5, 1962, Algeria formally declared its independence from French colonial rule, bringing an end to 132 years of occupation and nearly eight years of armed struggle. Today, as the nation marks its 62nd Independence Day, it stands not only as one of the youngest republics in North…
Read MoreProf. Salim Mansur on Iran, Islamic Ethics, and Geopolitics
Salim Mansur is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He is a former columnist for the London Free Press and the Toronto Sun , and has contributed to various publications including National Review, the Middle East Forum and Frontpagemag. In the above video, Prof. Mansur discusses geopolitics in light of the recent…
Read MoreBad Rulers in Medieval Seville
By N.A. Miller | April 5, 2025 | Classy Arabic Al-Aʿmā al-Tuṭaylī, whose nickname means “the blind man of Tudela,” was actually born in Seville to parents from Tudela, in present-day Navarre in northeastern Spain. He was born blind and died relatively young, around the age of 40. He was a professional poet, and most of his ouevre is panegryic…
Read MoreAlgeria’s Cities and Sands
By: unbranded | June 25, 2025 | MSN Soar over the captivating beauty of Algeria with this stunning drone footage, showcasing its vast deserts, rugged mountains, vibrant cities, and the architectural splendor of its ancient heritage sites. See video
Read MoreCelia Farber on Convivencia
Celia Farber is one of the most notable American journalists of the past 35 years. After achieving mainstream success at age 20, her verve and honesty served her well…until she took on Anthony Fauci and the AIDS industrial complex. By covering both sides of that story—including critiques of the virus-causes-AIDS hypothesis from a long list of distinguished scientists including Peter…
Read MoreTranslating works into Arabic provides window into Chinese culture
By Yang Yang | June 20, 2025 | China Daily Traditional Chinese medicine, history, technological innovations, and Chinese philosophy are the most searched topics on a China-themed encyclopedia platform among 22 Arabic-speaking countries and regions, according to a session about the achievements of the partnership between the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House and Lebanese publishing house Digital Future at the…
Read MoreConvivencia at the Alhambra
Canadian couple (Christian Iraqi and Punjabi background) in convivencia interview #5 Al-Andalus Tribune The Alhambra in Granada, Spain—the last Muslim stronghold in al-Andalus, which fell to Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492—symbolizes both the lost glories of Islamic Spain, and the ethnic cleansing that gave birth to modern ethno-nationalist Europe. Within a few decades of the fall of Granada, Spanish Muslims…
Read MoreSeven wonders within Tunis
By: Anthony Dennis | May 17, 2025 | smh.com.au Flush with incredible protected ruins, bustling souks and beautiful coastal villages, this vibrant North African capital has a rich and turbulent history. Read the full article
Read MoreSharjah pushes Arab literature to Latin America
By: TF | June 25, 2025 | Wam.ae RIO DE JANEIRO, 25th June, 2025 (WAM) – The Sharjah Literary Agency conducted a series of professional meetings and gatherings with leading Latin American publishers and cultural institutions during its participation at the 2025 Rio International Book Fair (Bienal do Livro), held from June 13–22. Read the full article
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