Nour Shtayyeh

is a Palestinian-Jordanian writer and photographer based in Amman. Her work explores identity, displacement, care, and ethics, drawing from her background in anthropology. Her writing has appeared in My Kali Magazine, MMAG, and Wildscape Literary Journal, and is forthcoming in Adi Magazine and Untold Mag.

“The Belt Starter”—a short story

“The Belt Starter”—a short story

On a morning dive off the coast of Aqaba, a father and daughter confront the reef and their...

4 SEPTEMBER 2026 • By Nour Shtayyeh
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