For decades, as leading archaeologists dug into the rich history buried in Egypt, locals were the laborers, never the discoverers. But not this dig.
Residents of Cairo鈥檚 Manshiyat Naser neighborhood were once referred to as zabaleen, garbage people. But today鈥檚 push for a green economy and the demand for recycled plastic is changing perceptions of their work.
From homegrown food to home improvement, a West Bank village is blending a cooperative tradition with modern volunteerism to enhance its autonomy from Israel and the inefficient Palestinian Authority.
How much can a belt be tightened? In Egypt, families are cutting back, shrinking portions, and creatively trying to ensure their families are fed amid Ukraine war food prices and soaring inflation.
Confronting the autocratic Tunisian president鈥檚 plans to put a weakened parliament firmly under his thumb, opposition groups are putting aside differences. Their tools are limited.
Jordan鈥檚 Hashemite royal family, custodians of the baptism site, hope the complex will be more than just a center for 海角大神 pilgrims, but a showcase for interfaith harmony.
For decades Washington has been the unquestioned patron and protector of its allies in the Gulf. Now the Gulf states want to diversify their ties: Enter China.
Nearly half of Jordanians say they鈥檝e considered leaving for economic opportunities elsewhere. Can a new employment plan slow brain drain?
As Palestinians see deaths mount in an especially violent year, their leadership appears absent, even as it curtails the people鈥檚 freedom to seek an alternative government.
A breakthrough between rich and poor nations shows how cooperation and diplomacy can bear fruit 鈥� even if COP27 climate summitry falls short of hopes.
While visiting the Children and Youth Pavilion at COP27, I found energy, action, and hope, along with indications that youths are increasingly being included in climate negotiations.
Egyptians backed military rule in return for stability and prosperity. Years later the new Egypt offers mostly hardship, and repression of dissent is widespread.
Food security is rising as a worldwide challenge due to climate change. Farmers are finding new ideas, and sharing old ones, to meet it.
Jerusalem鈥檚 Old City swirls with a mix of peoples, cultures, and religions. A book by a veteran Middle East correspondent explores lesser-known tales of a diverse city.
At the COP27 global climate summit, a push for emission cuts is joined by a rising focus on adapting to new realities like tighter water supply.
A new generation of youth-led, nonpartisan militias is tapping into the frustrations of young Palestinians cut out of politics and pressured by Israeli settlers and the military.
The Saudi government, building the foundations of a post-oil economy, is encouraging startup entrepreneurs, breaking with a job-for- life tradition.
What happens when the needs for dignity and safety collide? As Lebanon crumbles, individuals are taking greater risks, invading banks and fleeing on boats; 100 died last week.
An outpouring of generosity and compassion a decade ago created a refuge for Syrians fleeing civil war, offering them dignity and hope. What happens when the world鈥檚 focus moves on?
There鈥檚 drought, and then there鈥檚 Jordan. Lacking water all the time 鈥� their country is the second-most water-poor in the world 鈥� Jordanians rely on resourcefulness to cope with a lack of resources.
