In 1906, British soldiers assaulted villagers in the Egyptian delta. Those that fought back were imprisoned and executed. The incident enflamed growing Egyptian anti colonial sentiment and was captured in Inji Aflatoun’s “The Dinshaway Massacre.” It is the focus of Sultan’s discussion in this AJ+ story. Read more »
Manal Al Dowayan: Suspended Together
In this AJ+ Arabic story, Sultan discusses Manal Al Dowayan’s art installation “Suspended Together,” which discusses the plight of women in Saudi Arabia. Read more »
UAE’s soft power brings nations together
The true wealth of this nine-million strong nation is not in its massive oil reserves or its giant sovereign wealth fund. The true wealth of the UAE is the people, both citizens and foreigners, who have come together to build a nation and turn it into an oasis of tolerance, respect and opportunity for all. Read more »
Dia Azzawi: Mission of Destruction
In this AJ+ Arabic story, Sultan discusses an epic sized mural created by Dia Azzawi in the aftermath of the occupation of Iraq in 2003. The piece is a direct response to US President George Bush Jr.’s in which he said his infamous words, “mission accomplished.” Read more »
Mohsin Harraki: Fossilised Education
Mohsin Haraki’s art installation “Fossilised Education,” displays books, made from concrete, from Morroco’s public education curriculum as well as the country’s constitution. Take a look in this AJ+ Arabic story, hosted by Sultan. Read more »
Huda Lutfi: Democracy is Coming
In 2003, Egyptian artist Huda Lutfi’s piece was created in opposition to the war on Iraq. Mostly gray, the painting shows Um Kalthoum, wearing a halo formed by the sarcastic words, “Democracy is Coming,” staring at ominous jets in the sky. Watch as Sultan takes a closer look at the piece in this AJ+ Arabic story. Read more »