The first Saudi feature film is directed by a Saudi woman and talks about a Saudi woman’s dream By Iqbal Tamimi It has been a gigantic leap for Saudi women to Cannes 2012 Festival. The Saudi female filmmaker unveiled the dreams of ‘Wadjidah’... Read more
“Witness” discussing with the EU Ambassador in Lebanon Mrs. Angelina Eichhorst the Conditions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and presented her the annual report for 2011
Read moreThe Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) hosted an award evening to honour Baroness Jenny Tonge’s standing up for justice and freedom for Palestinians
Read moreBy Iqbal Tamimi The 33 year old Saudi human rights activist was put to the test when her boss forced her to make the tough decision between her job and attending an event held in Norway where she can share her experience of fighting for... Read more
By Iqbal Tamimi The Egyptian mothers, sisters, wives of those who were killed, maimed or injured during the revolution of 25th January, are waiting impatiently for the results of the elections. They have demands about promises that have not... Read more
By Iqbal Tamimi Saleh Duwaikh is a journalist at Kuwaiti newspaper has reported a case of physical abuse by Kuwaiti police against four children during an incident that was supposed to enforce law for the welfare of the youngsters, but the... Read more
From June 13 to June 22, Metropolis Association, a Lebanese organisation promoting art house cinema, will hold its inaugural La Belle Epoque (“The Most Beautiful Days of My Life”), a retrospective in Beirut showcasing ten to eleven Lebanese... Read more
The land of Jats, Haryana, which has been acknowledged by the entire country for the chivalry of its people who have contributed greatly to the Indian armed forces in the past and also in the present day, has much more to itself than just... Read more
By Iqbal Tamimi Three Saudi women inventors won medals at the international exhibition of inventions of women (KIWIE), held recently at the Korean capital Seoul, with the participation of 270 competitors from 23 countries. The event, which was... Read more
Creaseless red carpets. Bronzed, bottle-enhanced legs. Impossibly white teeth. Dresses costing roughly the same as a small family sedan. George Clooney waving and looking smug. For most, these are the... Read more