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Photos of the Baghdad Neighbourhoods Where Time Stands Still
Even after the trauma of a bloody war, the streets of these old neighbourhoods in Baghdad, Iraq, are still full of life.
Photos of Abu Dhabi Before the Oil Boom
Photographer Saleh al-Tamimi has been shooting his city since the 1970s, long before skyscrapers and luxury hotels took over.
Couples From Different Cultures Explain the Secret to a Happy Marriage
Be kind, be respectful, and never argue about getting lost in the car.
Young Syrians Are Struggling to Imagine a Future in Their Country
The civil war didn’t just destroy cities. It also destroyed an entire generation's economic prospects.
Photographing the Ruins of Beirut’s Devastated Nightlife
Lebanese photographer Anthony Saroufim pays tribute to the once-legendary venues damaged by the 2020 port explosion.
The Climate Crisis Is Wreaking Havoc on Farmers in Iraq
"This is the land of my father and grandfather, but if things continue like this we will have to leave."
The Women Clearing Iraq of Unexploded Munitions
“Our jobs are only as dangerous as our lives," explained Hoda Khaled, one of 14 women working to rid Basra Governorate of stray explosives.
Rediscovered Photos of Gaza Reveal a Lesser-Known Side of Its History
In the 1940s, photographer Kegham Djeghalian opened the first photo studio in Gaza City. His images show life in the city before it was transformed by war.
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.”