Sam doing things
Marahib ya helwin! My name is Sam, a Beiruti girl with an endless curiosity for the arts. My love for music, dance, theatre, and visual arts has been shaped by my experiences, my circle of friends, and the moments we’ve shared exploring Lebanon’s cultural landscape. Over the years, I’ve realized that many people crave […]
Protected: Beyond the Binary
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Naughty Desires
NAUGHTY DESIRES In a world where societal norms and expectations often confine us to predetermined roles, there’s a certain thrill in breaking free from those constraints and embracing the full spectrum of our human nature. In the vibrant heart of Beirut, where the Mediterranean sea kisses the shores and ancient history intertwines with modern life, […]
Interview with Aseel Sariah
How does it feel winning the Samir Kassir Award? It is a positive feeling, and I feel absolute happiness for several reasons. First, the importance of the Samir Kassir Award on the regional level for us as journalists adds significant value to the record of any journalist who receives it in various fields, especially in […]
Interview with Mohammad Abu Shahma
How does it feel winning the Samir Kassir Award? Certainly, it is a joy mixed with sorrow, as we have been living in a continuous war for nine months, and this war has taken a lot from me. For instance, my brother, sister, cousins, and aunt were bombed and killed in this ongoing war, and […]
Interview with Hadeel Arja
How does it feel winning the Samir Kassir Award? It is very difficult for me to talk about this feeling. A big salute to Sarah Jamal from Egypt; the topic of female genital mutilation was very powerful. Mohammad Abi Shama is risking his life to shed light on a very important topic that deserves discussion […]
Interview with Abdel Rahman El Gendy
*How does it feel winning the Samir Kassir Award?* The Samir Kassir Award, considered one of the most prestigious and respected honors in the Arab journalism world, holds immense value for me. It is a profound honor to join the ranks of previous recipients, including the great and dearly missed Egyptian journalist Mohamed Abu […]
Samir Kassir Award: Mohamad Chreyteh
Interview translated from Arabic to English by Cendrella Azar. On June 5, 2023, Al Rawiya had the chance to be present at the Samir Kassir Award held at the Sursock Museum in Beirut, where three journalists were given awards in three separate categories for their submitted work. Mohamad Chreyteh, Winner of the Samir Kassir Award […]
Samir Kassir Award: Inas Hakki
Interview translated from Arabic to English by Cendrella Azar. On June 5, 2023, Al Rawiya had the chance to be present at the Samir Kassir Award held at the Sursock Museum in Beirut, where three journalists were given awards in three separate categories for their submitted work. Inas Hakki, Winner of the Samir Kassir Award […]
Samir Kassir Award: Mahmoud El Sobky
Interview translated from Arabic to English by Cendrella Azar. On June 5, 2023, Al Rawiya had the chance to be present at the Samir Kassir Awards held at the Sursock Museum in Beirut, where three journalists were given awards in three separate categories for their submitted work. Mahmoud El Sobky, Winner of the Samir Kassir […]