Confronting Lebanon's Waste Crisis As Lebanon's municipalities dump or burn an estimated 2.5 million tons of garbage annually, environmental activists are trying to raise awareness and change policy. Earlier this month, a group of volunteers went to Beirut's last public beach for a zero waste cleanup.
The world's largest falcon hospital in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi's Falcon Hospital is the world's largest center for falcon medicine, research and training. In the United Arab Emirates, the practice of falconry itself remains an integral part of the culture and heritage.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture The ancient manuscripts of Egypt's Sinai monastery A team of researchers is creating the first digitized archive of manuscripts from St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The aim is to preserve the heritage housed in the one of the world’s oldest libraries, and to share a legacy viewed as sacred by all three major religions.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture Gaza's Great March of Return Photographers Young Gazan photojournalists captured the images of protest along the Gaza-Israel border throughout the past year,some on the ground and others through drone imagery. Their photographic work documenting the events led a few to win international prizes.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture Recovering Iraq's Archaeological Heritage The Basra Museum in southern Iraq opened its doors this April, another step towards restoring the country's cultural heritage. Ancient artifacts damaged and stolen in conflicts dating back almost four decades are back on display.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture Sami Khayat remains Lebanon's culture comic Lebanese social critic-comic Sami Khayat provided laughter and a reprieve for audiences during the country's civil war years. With a legacy that spans five decades, he remains a distinctive cultural force.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture Upper Egypt's Mermah Heritage Residents of Upper Egypt have long celebrated the birth of Islamic saints with elaborate feats of horse-back riding and tahtib, an ancient performance art using sticks. Today the Mermah rituals fusing religious and cultural heritage have gained international exposure.
Middle East Pulse: Profiles, Arts, Culture Sitting Volleyball in Gaza Sitting volleyball is providing disabled athletes in Gaza an opportunity to integrate into broader society. Most members of the Al-Jazira club team lost limbs in conflicts with Israel. Their immediate hope is to find a suitable venue to practice, with the broader goal of competing internationally.
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