At a time of upheaval in Syria, it is worth remembering that Syrian women helped reshape the politics and social expectations of their nation at a…

King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud inaugurated one of the world’s largest rail projects in recent years at the end of November when he officially…

When the Algerian athlete Imane Khelif won boxing gold at the 2024 Olympics, it marked the end of a journey that began long before the female fighter…

While the world’s eyes were on Paris for the Olympic Games and with millions watching the latest sporting events around the world, a well-known…

Several years ago, to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, I posted a light-hearted comment on my Facebook page.“In honour of International…

The allure of living in tents has always stirred our romantic sentiments. In movie scenes, picturesque snapshots, and novels, they are a tempting…

Berlin: Can you be jealous of a city? I first felt this when I encountered Berlin. I wrote about the emotions that overwhelmed me on the final day of…