The only reason I can speak English is because of hip hop,” Tamer Nafar raps in his new album, “In the Name of the Father, ...

It’s 2026, and the year has already begun in several wonderful ways for me; I hope the same is true for you. Although I ...

Silenced from Egypt’s religious life, women chanters are returning, reviving a sacred tradition and reclaiming space through ...

Asharq Al Awsat The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah's Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, specifically part 25, estimated to date back to the 15th century, reported the ...

Asharq Al Awsat Under the patronage of Governor of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated The third edition ...

A Danish father has secured a new world record after composing and releasing a song that says “I love you” in 521 different ...

The 57th Cairo International Book Fair officially opened on 21 January and welcomed visitors of all ages at the Egypt ...

Final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar marked a defining cultural moment with the unveiling of 'Nabd Qatar' as the centerpiece of its 'Qatar SoundBeat' initiative. The premiere took place in the ...

Recently, the Arabic song Hand in Hand was released by the China Cultural Center in Cairo. The song is an Arabic version of Xie Shou Bing Jian, a new song dedicated to the 64th anniversary of the ...

Jordanian indie-rock band Autostrad release the closing track from their five-track EP Kawkabi with ‘Aleem Allah’.The track blends live instrumentation with electronic production, resulting in a tense ...

Bulleh Shah’s art and philosophy endure in culture today, from his poetry inspiring songs like ‘Chhaiyya Chhaiyya’, to his ...