Through extravagant processions led by palace women, the Mamluk state projected a message of power and prestige at home and abroad, turning the Hajj obligation into a soft-power tool
Hajj represents the fifth pillar of Islam, during which millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Makkah to perform religious rituals that unite them despite their different cultural,…
For centuries, Mecca was the pinnacle of exploration for Western travellers. Shrouded in mystery, it captured the imagination of a small but daring group of European Orientalists
This may require some creative marketing and certainly would not target all pilgrims, but many could be interested in staying and adding more stops during their visit
Muslim and Arab nations are celebrating Eid al-Adha, may Allah return it many times with all its blessings. It is the anniversary of sacrifice, and a vivid representation of Islam’s message since…
For the second year in a row, clothing produced with the use of nanotechnology will be available for pilgrims during the hajj season to protect them against coronavirus and offer a safer pilgrimage…
Both Tehran and Washington have powerful incentives to resolve the conflict through negotiations, but actors on all sides have reasons to derail these efforts
Beijing has been expanding its base in Djibouti, the tiny state that sits opposite Yemen across the Bab al-Mandab Strait. With numerous other states also in play, this is a region to watch
From machines that develop human emotions to societies governed by artificial intelligence, Arab novelists explore the promises and perils of a radically transformed future