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Architectural Biennale Confronts Brutality of Climate Change

Architectural Biennale Confronts Brutality of Climate Change

As planet temperatures rise, architects in the Middle East eschew Western fixes and revitalize local solutions.

1 AUGUST 2025 • By Iason Athanasiadis
Interview: Oorvi Sharma, Architectural Researcher and Designer

Interview: Oorvi Sharma, Architectural Researcher and Designer

Rabi Georges reviews and interviews innovative architect Oorvi Sharma in Abu Dhabi.

5 NOVEMBER 2023 • By Rabi Georges
The Floods of Derna: Historical Parallels to Libya’s Crisis

The Floods of Derna: Historical Parallels to Libya’s Crisis

Lama Elsharif finds that Derna’s harrowing flood proves a surprising catalyst for unity in a nation scarred by...

5 NOVEMBER 2023 • By Lama Elsharif
Sustainability: Rethinking the City in the United Arab Emirates

Sustainability: Rethinking the City in the United Arab Emirates

Rana Asfour on the UAE's intervention solutions for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings rooted in the city.

5 NOVEMBER 2023 • By Rana Asfour
Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilisation

Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilisation

Nazli Tarzi reviews an adventure travel and climate change story of what humanity stands to lose with the...

12 JUNE 2023 • By Nazli Tarzi
EARTH: Our Only Home

EARTH: Our Only Home

The editors explain why they chose the EARTH theme for the 32nd issue of The Markaz Review.

4 JUNE 2023 • By Jordan Elgrably
Arab Theatre Grapples With Climate Change, Borders, War & Love

Arab Theatre Grapples With Climate Change, Borders, War & Love

London-based Iraqi playwright Hassan Abdulrazak enthuses on the 2023 Shubbak theatre arts extravaganza, June 23-July 9.

4 JUNE 2023 • By Hassan Abdulrazzak
Dispossessed by Climate—Iraqi Refugees in Their Own Country

Dispossessed by Climate—Iraqi Refugees in Their Own Country

Writer-photographer Susan Schulman documents the climate devastation that has sent many Iraqis into internal exile.

5 FEBRUARY 2023 • By Susan Schulman
Our Shared Future: Marwa Arsanios’ “Reverse Shot”

Our Shared Future: Marwa Arsanios’ “Reverse Shot”

Mariam Elnozahy reviews the new exhibit at London's Mosaic Rooms that looks at ecology and politics in Lebanon.

28 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Ali al-Muqri
Abu Dhabi Shows Noura Ali-Ramahi’s “Allow Me Not to Explain”

Abu Dhabi Shows Noura Ali-Ramahi’s “Allow Me Not to Explain”

Rana Asfour talks to an Emirati about her ideas and development as an artist.

7 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Rana Asfour
Film Review: “How to Kill a Cloud” Brings Rain to the UAE

Film Review: “How to Kill a Cloud” Brings Rain to the UAE

Farah Abdessamad is fascinated by a climate change documentary about would-be rainmakers in the UAE.

16 MAY 2022 • By Danielle Haque
Burning Forests, Burning Nations

Burning Forests, Burning Nations

Columnist Hadani Ditmars recounts meeting strangers at the beach during fire season in British Columbia and finds Syria...

15 NOVEMBER 2021 • By Mohja Kahf
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