Iraqi musicians fight to revive ancient art of maqam
Maqam forms the basis of traditional music in Iraq and other musical cultures in the region. Musicians in the country are attempting to preserve this art.
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Iraq declares UN initiative to rehabilitate ancient sites in Nineveh
Destroyed by ISIS, the ancient archeological sites in Nineveh, Iraq, are being rehabilitated by a UN-brokered initiative.
Lebanon’s ‘Lamartine Valley,’ a source of poetic inspiration
Lebanon's Lamartine Valley is one of the most preserved and panoramic areas of Mount Lebanon. Hammana, a traditional Lebanese village, is one of the country's most popular mountain resorts, located just 30 minutes from Beirut.
Iraqi boat-makers struggle to keep their trade afloat
The ancient craft of building boats, which is one of Iraq's oldest heritage industries, is disappearing, with only a few dozen workshops left in the country.
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Volunteers arranging ‘communal weddings’ for those who can’t afford to marry in...
Paid for by an Iraqi philanthropist, local volunteers from the city of Mosul organise 'communal weddings' for those unable to afford to get married
Moroccan film festival discusses issues of identity, violence and coexistence
Minorities in societies across the Middle East are beginning to gain a presence in Arab film, as discussed in the latest film festival in Tangier, Morocco.
World Heritage Day Revives Sites Destroyed By Conflict And ISIS
UNESCO is looking into the restoration of heritage sites in Iraq, Syria and Libya and repair the damage caused by conflict and ISIS militants.
The city of Mosul returns to life through art and poetry
A flower, poetry and arts festival has been held in Mosul as reconstruction efforts in the city are ongoing following the battle to eliminate ISIS militants.