Our Mission
A communal exploration of the histories and cultures of the Arab world.
afikra | عفكرة is a global organization that aims to promote intellectualism and the diversity and richness of the Arab world’s cultures and histories. Through our events globally, our podcasts online and our academy courses, we've built a global community of volunteers, thinkers, and explorers who are reshaping the story about the Arab world together.
Hamed Gohar — “King of the Red Sea” — was featured as a Google Doodle on November 15, 2023, to mark what would have been his 115th birthday. We were curious to learn more about his contributions to marine biology and pioneering work as a much-loved TV presenter.