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Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi is °®Âþµº's Associate Editor and researcher specialising in governance, development, and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa region. 

Iraqi-Brits in London express frustration with UK mainstream parties, citing the Gaza conflict and lack of representation ahead of the July 4 election.

28 June, 2024

Each year, millions of Muslims worldwide embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj to Mecca, seeking spiritual purification and unity in Islam's holiest journey.

11 June, 2024

Artist Fathi Hassan's narrative of perseverance and cultural resurgence is showcased in the exhibition 'Shifting Sands' at London's No.9 Cork Street gallery.

05 June, 2024

On 15 May 2024, Nakba Day will be commemorated worldwide, reflecting on the ongoing struggle of Palestinians against Israeli occupation.

15 May, 2024

On May 6, Egyptians celebrate Sham El-Nessim, the Egyptian national festival marking the beginning of spring.

06 May, 2024

Eid al-Fitr is a time for giving. Donate your Zakat and help Palestinians in Gaza with these 10 charitable Zakat programmes.

09 April, 2024

A mural project has been launched in London to honour Palestinian journalists who have risked their lives to show the reality of life in Gaza and Palestine.

16 February, 2024

Asmaa Alanbari's 'Gilgamesh Contemporary II' is a dazzling music, dance, and audio-visual performance inspired by the ancient Babylonian epic poem, Gilgamesh.

25 January, 2024

On at London's Royal Court Theatre, Mohamed-Zain Dada's debut play 'Blue Mist' explores the lives of three British Pakistanis navigating a system that isn't built for them. The play is a poignant take on how Islamophobia manifests itself in the UK.

16 November, 2023

°®Âþµº sat down with Nader Mansour to discuss the journey and aspirations of Beirut Blues-Rock band The Wanton Bishops for the new generation of Lebanon.

20 October, 2023