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Since 2014, we have created a digital archive of all afikra content and made it free to browse and explore. This collection represents our community’s collective exploration of the histories & cultures of the Arab world. Please note that all community presenters are not experts in the topic they are presenting on, but rather curious to explore and dedicated enough to do the research and share it with the rest of the community.

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FWD: "Raya and Sekina: Crime or Culture?"

FWD: "Raya and Sekina: Crime or Culture?"

Mirna Haidar, NYC

NYC, Important Figures, Culture Food & Tradition, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffJune 8, 2020FWD, Criminology

FWD: "Arab’s influence on Spanish Cuisine" - Asharq Al-Awsat

FWD: "Arab’s influence on Spanish Cuisine" - Asharq Al-Awsat

Farah Tubeilieh, Amman

Amman, Culture Food & Tradition, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffMarch 5, 2020FWD

FWD: "The Order of Assassins (A Cult of Terror)"

FWD: "The Order of Assassins (A Cult of Terror)"

Farris Darawsheh, DC

DC, History, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffFebruary 28, 2020FWD

FWD: "Antar & Abla"

FWD: "Antar & Abla"

Bayan Dahdah, Amman

Amman, Language & Literature, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: "The Domari of the Middle East (Jerusalem)" - women.of.the.levant

FWD: "The Domari of the Middle East (Jerusalem)" - women.of.the.levant

Zayoun Abu Mayleh, Amman

Amman, Geography & Places, Culture Food & Tradition, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: "Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi: The Shining Star of Arabic Grammar" - Raseef 22

FWD: "Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi: The Shining Star of Arabic Grammar" - Raseef 22

Maria Baladi, Dubai

Dubai, Language & Literature, Important Figures, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: “What Is the Difference Between Lebanese and Greek Food?” - Neomonde

FWD: “What Is the Difference Between Lebanese and Greek Food?” - Neomonde

Sobhi El-Khouri, Montreal

Montreal, Culture Food & Tradition, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: “Life, Death and the Music of Marcel Khalifé”

FWD: “Life, Death and the Music of Marcel Khalifé”

Yasmeen Alamassi, Dubai

Dubai, Language & Literature, Film Music & Pop Culture, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: “Between Muslim and White: The Legal Construction Of Arab American Identity” by Khaled A. Beydoun

FWD: “Between Muslim and White: The Legal Construction Of Arab American Identity” by Khaled A. Beydoun

Dima Murad, Dubai

Dubai, Geography & Places, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffFebruary 27, 2020FWD

FWD: “How Swatch Started a Revolution: History of Fashion Watches” - Bloomberg

FWD: “How Swatch Started a Revolution: History of Fashion Watches” - Bloomberg

Yasmine Saab, Dubai

Dubai, Science Tech & Industry, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffJanuary 3, 2020FWD

FWD: "40 Years of Solitude" - Al Jazeera World

FWD: "40 Years of Solitude" - Al Jazeera World

Franca Schucht, Dubai

Dubai, Geography & Placesafikra staffDecember 20, 2019FWD

FWD: “Iraqisms: Iraqi Anthem, Adel Abidin”

FWD: “Iraqisms: Iraqi Anthem, Adel Abidin”

Iyad Abou Gaida, NYC

Film Music & Pop Culture, NYC, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffDecember 20, 2019FWD

FWD: "Ancient Egypt’s Spellbinding Mummy Portraits" - CNN Style

FWD: "Ancient Egypt’s Spellbinding Mummy Portraits" - CNN Style

Sherif Abuelwafa, Montreal

Montreal, Art Arch & Design, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffDecember 20, 2019FWD

FWD: "Whale Barakat"

FWD: "Whale Barakat"

Nourhan Nassar, London

London, Culture Food & Tradition, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: “A House of Many Mansions” by Kamal Salibi

FWD: “A House of Many Mansions” by Kamal Salibi

Malek Rasamny, Beirut

Beirut, History, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: "A Century in Flux: Martyr’s Epic" at Sharjah Art Museum

FWD: "A Century in Flux: Martyr’s Epic" at Sharjah Art Museum

Jumanah Mansour, Dubai

Dubai, Art Arch & Design, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: "Muslim Roots, U.S. Blues" - Saudi Aramco World Magazine

FWD: "Muslim Roots, U.S. Blues" - Saudi Aramco World Magazine

Sarra Elomrani, Dubai

Dubai, Film Music & Pop Culture, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: "The “Flower Men” of Saudi Arabia" - BBC Travel

FWD: "The “Flower Men” of Saudi Arabia" - BBC Travel

Zayoun Abu Mayleh, Amman

Amman, Geography & Places, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: "Romanseyya Manseyya (‘Forgotten Romance’)" - Peace Cake Productions

FWD: "Romanseyya Manseyya (‘Forgotten Romance’)" - Peace Cake Productions

Ahmed Khalifa, Bahrain

Bahrain, Language & Literature, Film Music & Pop Culture, FWD, Community Presentationafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD

FWD: "Funk, Soul, and Disco in the Arab World"

FWD: "Funk, Soul, and Disco in the Arab World"

Zain Al Khalifa, Bahrain

Bahrain, Film Music & Pop Culture, Community Presentation, FWDafikra staffNovember 12, 2019FWD