A Portrait of Nevhiz, Turkey’s Rebel Artist
A portrait of Nevhiz’s decades-long pursuit of artistic freedom and her fight against social injustices through her art.
If You See Something—an Iraqi Film on Asylum
Alex Demyanenko argues there is a better film trying to break free — the urgency is real, even when the vehicle falls short.
A Literary Festival Talks About Africa from Africa
The Marrakesh African Book Festival (FLAM) challenges a western-focused discourse, foregrounding African writers.
مقتطف من رواية مهاب عارف: يوم لا ينتهي
في رواية مهاب عارف الثالثة «يوم لا ينتهي» نرى مصطفي الرفاعي، الكاتب العجوز ينتظر موته القريب وهو يحمل سرًا كبيرًا يثقل صدره، وذات يوم لا يختلف عن كل الأيام، تتحقق أغلى أمنياته وأسوأ مخاوفه معًا. ننشر هنا الفصل الأول من رواية نوار فريدة من نوعها.
مقتطف من رواية ميرنا المهدي: قنبلة للاستخدام الشخصي
عزمت ميرنا المهدي على كتابة رواية جاسوسية للمرة الأولى، لكن ما حدث في 7 أكتوبر غير مسارها، لتكتب في النهاية رواية جاسوسية-نوار بديعة، تدور أحداثها في فترة النكبة في فلسطين.
Escaping the “Cockroach”—On Melancholy and Noir
Like a classic noir narrative in which morality blurs and truth is slippery, the world today feels increasingly absurd and nihilistic.
“An Unwritten Poem”—new fiction by Omar Khalifah
In this exclusive short story, a Palestinian aspiring poet in New York City tries to solve an unsolvable mystery.
Featured Artist Ala Younis: Ambiguous Architectures in Abu Dhabi
When Ala Younis came to Abu Dhabi, she learned buildings were torn down and rebuilt in 20-year cycles due to weather conditions.
“Tahmina”—a story from Iran
In this dark tale, Tahmina, after running her whole life — from war, exile, and financial hardship — can’t stop yet.
White Collar Noir: How John Roberts Corrupted the U.S. Supreme Court
In this new book, Lisa Graves digs at the rot and corruption that presently defines a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.
10 Noir Novels to Kill For
These ten novels—all steeped in uncertainty, grit, shadowy streets, and moral ambiguity—encapsulate the best of Arab noir writing.
It Was Just an Accident: A Haunting Tale of Revenge
Jafar Panahi’s film reminds us that vengeance doesn’t stop at borders — it’s seeped into our feeds, our politics, our group chats.