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ColumnWhy we keep rewatching the same films when we need comfort most
Familiar scenes can offer a sense of safety as well as reconnecting us with a past version of ourselves
Podcasting in the Middle East has grown up – and is reshaping regional media
Next challenge is building something that has clarity of purpose, say experts
CommentAll eyes on Giza, but opening of Grand Egyptian Museum feels personal
It may be a new landmark in Giza, but it's also located in a neighbourhood that has felt the impact of its gradual (and delayed) development
US-based Arab journalists left in limbo by Trump funding freeze
Mass lay-offs at Washington-funded Arabic broadcaster has left hundreds without jobs, visas or answers
Paris 2024: Egyptian swimmer Marwan El Kamash shares his story of relentless pursuit
El Kamash talks about his dream of making history by becoming the first Egyptian to win a place in an Olympic swimming final
How did Ziad El Sissy put sabre fencing in Egypt on the Olympics map?
El Sissy is Egypt’s first medallist at a Fencing World Championship
Paris Olympics: How does Egypt’s teen prodigy Hana Goda handle pressure and expectations?
Goda has been on the ball in table tennis internationally since she was 11
Love, loss and easing grief through the power of Makkah
The act of travelling to a sacred place for Umrah, engaging in prescribed rituals and being among other people can bring about a great sense of consolation
Abtal: A new podcast series on Arab journeys to the Paris Olympics
Ons Jabeur, Mayar Sherif, Farida Osman, Abdullah Al Marri and Hana Goda feature in the first episodes
Cop28 youth climate champions make voices heard
Meet the climate advocates from the UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco and Mauritania calling for change
Business Extra podcast comes back with a new season
Host Cody Combs will lead insightful discussions on the future trends and the world of business
NBA Abu Dhabi, Assassin’s Creed in Baghdad and Wes Anderson
Host Farah Andrews talks about her visit to the XVA Gallery in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Outdoor season in UAE and Arabic hip-hop
This week's episode also covers the consequences of the end of the writers' strike in Hollywood
