Badar Salem
Managing Editor, VICE MENA
Stunning Camera Phone Photos of Joy Amid the War in Yemen
Photographer Nezar Mokbel's work aims to "revive the idea of happier times" in his homeland.
Joyful Photos of an Ancient Egyptian Camel Race
The Wadi Zalaqa camel race in Egypt’s Sinai desert unites tribes living in an unforgiving land.
An Unofficial Rule Forbids Egyptian Women from Booking Hotel Rooms
Women's groups say the rule is putting them at risk.
Beirut Residents Describe the Trauma of the Explosion
“I found my house completely destroyed. The windows and doors were all broken.”
Photos of Moroccan Punks and Metalheads Keeping the Scene Alive
Many in the country consider metal fans to be "devil worshippers". They're also photographer Joseph Ouechen's favourite subjects.
Iraqi Protesters On How They Feel About Soleimani's Death
Since early October, tens of thousands of protesters have been challenging corruption in Iraq and Iranian involvement in local politics. What do they think of the recent tensions?
The Gaza Strip Could Be Uninhabitable By Next Year
As sewage spills onto my streets, a dire United Nations prediction is looking likely.
Women Can Go to Saudi Arabia's Theme Parks. But There Are Rules
Photographer Arwa Al-Na’imi used to love theme parks, but found them less fun as she got older and was separated from her brother.
Inside Iraq's Emerging Underground Club Scene
Sixteen years after the invasion, Baghdad is enjoying a cultural renaissance.
Yemeni Photographers Show the Horrors of the Country's Civil War
The five-year conflict has left 80 percent of the population in desperate need.
A Young Arab Photographer Shows What the Middle East Is Really Like
Photographer Ali Al-Shehabi is trying to counter stereotypes of the Arab world.
People Told Us the Weirdest Ways They've Avoided Conscription
"I spent months gorging on as much fast food as possible. I added mayo to everything I ate, and even had it on its own as a snack between meals."