“Zyara”, The Mesmerizing Award-winning Web Docuseries Your Soul Needs Now!
By Sami Basbous Zyara is an Arabic word meaning “visit” or “meeting”. Muriel Aboulrouss and Denise Jabbour are the Lebanese directors and producers of Zyara. Through five-minute video clips, people...
Getting Real About MENA/SWANA/Arab Identity: We Don’t All Live in The Dessert
Let's set the record straight from the get-go. The Middle East/Southwest Asia and North Africa (MENA/SWANA) region isn't just a blend of sand dunes and camels. It's a vibrant mosaic...
Habibi, Check Yourself: The Black Community's Struggle in MENA/SWANA Regions
In the midst of the diversity of the MENA/SWANA region, the Black community has long grappled with systemic challenges that demand attention and action. Despite facing entrenched biases and enduring...
Migraaaants: Displacement and Injustice of the "uncivilized"
Photo by: zahra Saleki  The stage is set, the spotlight's ready, and the curtains are gearing up for a show that's more than just entertainment. Welcome to Migraaaants by...
Habibi, wrap yourself in Palestinian pride
Buckle up, because we're diving into the world of the keffiyeh, aka the hatta. This traditional Arab headdress has more history than your grandma's attic and is practically the BTS...
Habibi, Enough With The Shame Game: Sami Basbous
Sami Basbous Original Artwork: The Ascent - 105 x 140 cm 2023  January 21, 2024 Sami Basbous  I've been handed this hefty dose of shame, as if identifying...
Habibi, Start The Conversation! Why Is Sex Still a Taboo?
We're on a mission to turn the tide and make talking about sex in the SWANA community as casual a topic as discussing the weather. While we’re liberating the conversations...
Meet 2Fik, the unabashed SWANA “Faggot” artist fearlessly breaking boundaries
2Fik - The Marriage of Abdel and Fatima January 8, 2024 By: Sami Basbous Meet 2Fik, the unabashed SWANA “Faggot” artist fearlessly breaking boundaries In This Boy’s Life, Leonardo de Caprio...
Habibi X: THE VOICE
An innovative digital editorial platform celebrating Arab talent, creativity, and cultural contributions.
The letter "X" comes from the Arabic word "شئ" (pronounced "shay"), meaning "thing."