Historian & Educator Charles Al-Hayek [afikra...

Iraq experienced one of the most comprehensive sanctions regimes ever imposed on a country in the 20th century. Dr. Omar Dewachi explores the concept of medical anthropology and traces the history of the Iraqi healthcare system from the British mandate to the post-2003 era. This ...  Show more

Algeria's pivotal role as a historic center for revolutionary and independence movements is frequently overlooked, leaving a gap in public understanding of its complex history. Architectural historian Samia Henni unpacks how the French army utilized architecture and urban plannin ...  Show more

In this afikra FWD, Khaled Malas talked about the challenges of UX design in the Arabic language.  Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanThe ...  Show more

In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh discussed the article “Dabkeh in the Delta” by Joseph Schechla. This article is part of the book "Taking Root: Arab-American Community Studies" which examines the Arab-American experience.  Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but ...  Show more

In this afikra FWD, Khaled Alqahtani talked about Sawt Asura, a platform that showcases and preserves women's art of sound and singing in Saudi Arabia. He also discussed the platform's archive and main pillars.  Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing informa ...  Show more

In this afikra FWD, Salah Mhamdi talked about the history of Arabs in Singapore by discussing the article "Singapore’s Arab community traces ancestral roots to Yemen’s Hadhramaut Valley". He further elaborated on the Hadhrami Arabs and their integration in Singapore.  Note: Salah ...  Show more