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Arabs Representation in Pop Culture
Arabs Representation in Pop Culture
Why are Arabs underrepresented in pop culture?
Walid AO
Apr 18, 2021
Siri and Her AI Friends are Struggling with Arabic
Siri and Her AI Friends are Struggling with Arabic
Alexa and Cortana can’t even speak the language
Walid AO
Nov 7, 2020
Write for 1001 Modern Nights
Write for 1001 Modern Nights
A primer on what we’re looking for, how formatting works, and how to submit your piece
Antony Terence
Oct 8, 2020
Juha, The Middle East’s Everyday Hero
Juha, The Middle East’s Everyday Hero
Tales of the wise old fool and his donkey are still beloved across the region — and beyond
Walid AO
Oct 6, 2020
The Poem That Foiled A King’s Thrifty Scheme
The Poem That Foiled A King’s Thrifty Scheme
The story of Al-Asma’i and a challenging Arabic poem
Walid AO
Oct 5, 2020
What is 1001 Modern Nights?
What is 1001 Modern Nights?
Who we are and what we’re about
Walid AO
Oct 3, 2020
Indie Arabic Music Is Getting A Massive Boom In 2020
Indie Arabic Music Is Getting A Massive Boom In 2020
How did YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, and Spotify change the Indie music scene in the Arabic World
Walid AO
Sep 29, 2020
The Status of Superheroes in Arabic Culture
The Status of Superheroes in Arabic Culture
An overview of superheroes from the pre-Islamic era to the modern-day
Walid AO
Aug 23, 2020
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