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  Marcel Khalife - first performance with a UK Orchestra (in: The Arts)
Marcel Khalife

UNESCO Artist for Peace Marcel Khalife will take up a four day residency at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in July. The composer and musician, a virtuouso on the Lebanese Oud, will perform with the full orchestra and meet representatives from different Merseyside communities during his stay.
  SharqMagazine.com Launch Party @ Occo (in: About Sharq)
Photographs from SharqMagazine.com's launch at Morrocan bar/restaurant Occo held on the evening of Wednesday 30th May 2007.
  Golden Dome (in: Poems/Stories)
Golden Dome... and as a proud man loved his land fought for the freedom of its golden sands
 
 
 
  Bringing Down the Barriers (in: Comment)
SharqMagazine.com: Bringing Down the BarriersThe fight in support of the veil is hindering the process of Muslim integration in Britain and missing the bigger picture.
 
 
  Religion and Scientific Progress (in: People & Identity)
There are many within us, especially those following rather rigid religious doctrines, who question the general good that mankind has achieved during the past 500 years and comment on various negative aspects which emerged as a by-product of the scientific progress made by the human race.
  Segregation or Cooperation? (in: Comment)
Muslim Schools or Muslim Governors? It would appear that while the AMG is making an effort to encourage Muslim participation in society by running a campaign to recruit Muslim school governs in Britain’s mainstream education system, Mr Ahmad would prefer a lack of participation and increased segregation.
  Linguistics is making it difficult for us to survive (in: Comment)
‘Muslim’. Now there is a word. Seldom does it fail to solicit reaction and opinion. They say we make good stories for the newspapers and that the media loves us. They are right of course. But it seems to be for the wrong reasons...
  Brian Whitaker interviews Nima Elbagir (in: People & Identity)
Nima ElbagirBrian Whitaker interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interview Sudanese newscaster Nima Elbagir.
  Pot It 4 Lebanon (in: Enterprise)
Pot It 4 LebanonLebanon United, an organisation established in London in the wake of the Israeli bombings on Lebanon last summer, is hosting a billiards tournament to raise money for the reconstruction of a healthcare centre in Beirut.
  Darfur Bracelet Campaign (in: Enterprise)
American University Students Raise Money for Darfur
  Feminism and the Arab (in: Art & Design)
Arab-American Men and Women Unite for a Heterogeneous Feminist Critique on the Status of Arab Women at Home and Abroad
  Bombshells (in: Poems/Stories)
Bombshells, guns, tanks and mines, They shoot at us, we pay the fines. ...
  Brian Whitaker interviews Ali Aneizi (in: People & Identity)
Brian Whitaker interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interviews British Libyan Ali Aneizi.
  Speak up, or be Spoken for! (in: Comment)
It is not enough to silence radicals who claim to represent Islam. Muslims must speak up for themselves.
  SharqMagazine.com & Muslim Lord in surprise veil-debate win at Doha Debates (in: Politics & Media)
Lord Ahmed & Reem Maghribi at the Doha DebateReem Maghribi, Editor in Chief of Arab culture & lifestyle magazine SharqMagazine.com, and Lord Nazir Ahmed, Britain’s first Muslim peer, joined forces to win a debate in which they argued for the motion that the face veil hinders integration in the West.
  A New Dawn for a Rising Generation (in: Editor's Letters)
What better way to reach out to and explore our roots than with the most multi-cultural of all platforms, the internet...
  Hummus bi-Tahini - Chickpea Purée (in: Food)
prepared by culinary specialist Habeeb Salloum
 
 
 
 
  Designer Desserts (in: Food)
Rice Pudding, Chocolate Cream& Red Berries Salad - Deliciously decadent and delightfully displayed
  Brian Whitaker interview Zahira Dahdul (in: People & Identity)
SharqMagazine.com: Brian Whitaker interviews Zahira DahdulBrian Whitaker, Middle East editor of the Guardian, interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interviews Zahira Dahdul, a city analyst, mother of two and 9/11 survivor.
  Shake Off Your Inhibitions (in: The Arts)
A look at the belly-dancing scene in the UK
  Rising from the Fringe (in: The Arts)
Sharq introduces you to that rare commodity: the British-Arab comedian. London-based Saif Abu Kandil speaks to Sharq about his motivations and most memorable moments.
  Takeaway Brides (in: People & Identity)
Why are British Arab men going ‘back home’ to find a wife? Sharq examines this growing phenomenon.
 
 
 
 
  Book Review: The Abu Ghraib Effect (in: Reviews & Previews)
Bold and disturbing, this is a brave and intriguing essay (turned into a sharply argued book) about how torture operates upon the American consciousness – and specifically, the way that the horrific abuses perpetrated against Iraqis by American troops at the Abu Ghraib prison have affected Americans.
  Mika @ Koko (in: The Arts)
British Lebanese #1 pop act a hit at London's Koko Club
  The Great Arab Traditions of Perfume (in: Fashion & Beauty)
These days, France is generally regarded as being synonymous with the world’s finest scents, but Sharq explains how centuries ago, it was Arab perfumers who developed the techniques and traditions which laid down the cornerstones of today’s multimillion-dollar industry.
  Chantal Spreads the Love (in: The Arts)
Chantal Chamandy, sexy Canadian singer with roots in Egypt and Lebanon, spreads the love this valentine's with an innovative message board.
  Book Review: The Yacoubian Building (in: Reviews & Previews)
Despite its sometimes dark subject matter, Aswani’s novel is exuberant and his writing is shocking, racy, salacious – full of sex, gossip and intrigue – as it maps the ways that every character's different practical and philosophical responses to Egypt's decadence escalate into adventures and conflicts.
  DAM the Establishment! (in: The Arts)
Sharq catches up with the Israeli-Palestinian hip-hop pioneers as they prepare for their latest release.
  Spa Style Arabia (in: Sports & Health)
SharqMagazine.com: Arabian Spas - Four Seasons, DohaSharq offers an insight into a selection of spas in the Arab region from a Spa Style Arabia - a new book that offers a comprehensive guide to Arabian spa culture.
  Azza Fahmy and Julien Macdonald (in: Fashion & Beauty)
Egyptian jewellery designer Azza Fahmy has collaborated with international fashion designer Julien Macdonald to produce an exclusive capsule collection inspired by Julien’s 2007 Autumn/Winter collection.
  Mika makes music history (in: The Arts)
Lebanese musician top the charts with his debut single before it even hits the shops!
  Book Review: Dreams of Water (in: Reviews & Previews)
A review of Lebanese author Nada Awar Jarrar's latest novel.
  Jaffa: Bride of the Sea (in: Travel)
Sharq takes you to the once-vibrant Palestinian city of Jaffa, lost in the 1948 Nakba [Catastrophe].
  Zanetta models Aut/Win collections at Isis (in: Fashion & Beauty)
Designer Devotion with SharqMagazine.com
British-Omani Zanetta models Aut/Win '06 fashions at Egyptian restaurant Isis in London
 
 
 
 
 
  A Course in Miracles (in: The Arts)
Avitas, comprising Kinan Tassi and Victoria Wilson James of The Shamen and Soul II Soul fame, released its debut album A Course in Miracles on 12 June 2006. Sharq interviews the award-winning producer, composer and singer about his fusion of musical genres, his roots, and his future plans.
  The World's Most Powerful Arab Women (in: People & Identity)
Jordan's Queen Rania and Lubna Olayan of Saudi Arabia are among the world's 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, which also released in March 2006 a list of the 50 most powerful Arab businesswomen. Sharq profiles six leading figures.
  Palestine Film Festival 2006 (in: The Arts)
This year has proved to be a significant one for Arab film in London, with the Iraqi Documentary Film Festival in May, the Palestine Film Festival in April, and the Arab Cinema Weekend hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in March, with filmmakers taking part in Q&A sessions. Sharq attended all three events, and highlights the award-winners, UK premiers, and other noteworthy films.
  Iraqi Documentary Film Festival (in: The Arts)
This year has proved to be a significant one for Arab film in London, with the Iraqi Documentary Film Festival in May, the Palestine Film Festival in April, and the Arab Cinema Weekend hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in March, with filmmakers taking part in Q&A sessions. Sharq attended all three events, and highlights the award-winners, UK premiers, and other noteworthy films.
  BAFTA Arab Cinema Weekend (in: The Arts)
This year has proved to be a significant one for Arab film in London, with the Iraqi Documentary Film Festival in May, the Palestine Film Festival in April, and the Arab Cinema Weekend hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in March, with filmmakers taking part in Q&A sessions. Sharq attended all three events, and highlights the award-winners, UK premiers, and other noteworthy films.
  Natacha Atlas (in: The Arts)
Sharq catches up with the multicultural Natacha Atlas as she prepares for a world tour to promote her new album Mish Maoul.
  Comoran Elections & Arab Democracy (in: Politics & Media)
The result of Comoran presidential elections, confirmed on 18 May, has gone largely unnoticed in the West, but it is important in three respects.
  Designer Devotion (in: Fashion & Beauty)
Wedded bliss with designers Reem Acra, Anoushka G, Thomas Pink & Pal Zileri
  Empowerment is the Dream (in: Politics & Media)
Sharq interviews 29-year-old Lebanese-American Fatina Salaheddine, editor and founder of the English-language monthly newspaper Al-Sahafa.
  Israel and the West: New Government, Old Policies (in: Politics & Media)
Coming only four weeks after the European declaration of sanctions against the Palestinian Authority, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's announcement of a new Israeli government should raise profound questions in any Western country truly interested in a 'balanced' approach towards the Middle East.
  Lebanese Flutist Wissam Boustany (in: The Arts)
Sharq catches up with the world-renowned Lebanese flutist and philanthropist as he promotes his latest CD.
  Assimilation or Annihilation? (in: ramO)
Sharq columnist ramO criticises Western attempts to influence Arab identity, and the readiness of many to capitulate.
  Doha, Qatar (in: Travel)
The Dullest Place on Earth or the New Dubai?
  Damascus: A World of Oriental Comfort (in: Travel)
Sharq explores the historic homes of Old Damascus, the crown jewels of the longest continuously inhabited city on earth
  Kurds and Arabs: Uneasy Neighbours (in: People & Identity)
The origins of the Kurdish people in their mountainous homeland are steeped in mystery. According to the Shah-Nameh [Story of Kings] - an ancient, mythical Persian tale - a man-eating...
  Tony Yalda (in: The Arts)
Sharq interviews the gay Lebanese actor following the release of American Dreamz, a film which sees Hugh Grant play host to a reality tv show and Tony play the camp cousin of an Arab contestant who makes it to the shows final.
  GAT: Out with the old, in with the new! (in: Girl About Town)
Sharq’s resident ‘It Girl’ Ranya Khalil tells you where to go and what to wear this summer
  Charity Begins at Home (in: People & Identity)
Dr Wael Afghani took this saying literally on a moving first journey to Palestine
  Cross Pollination of Cultures (in: Editor's Letters)
With the dissolution of boundaries came the convergence of cultures and identities, and nowhere is this more apparent than within the arts...
  The Arab King of Salsa (in: The Arts)
London-based Iraqi salsa champion Laith Sami talks to Sharq about his first love and his new mistress…film.
  GAT: Move over Juicy Couture (in: Girl About Town)
Move over Juicy Couture, Cushion is taking over!
  Chico (in: The Arts)
The X-Factor hunk, Yousseph ‘Chico’ Slimani, speaks exclusively to Sharq about his plans to promote a positive image of Arabs and Islam in the West.
  Hield Grand Prix (in: Fashion & Beauty)
A1 Grand Prix team Lebanon drivers model suits from London tailors Hield
  Lyrical Bombs (in: The Arts)
Born and raised in Brooklyn, poet Suheir Hammad’s has a unique voice, with its fusion of hip hop sensibility and Arab culture and politics.
  The Ancient Rose-Red City of Petra (in: Travel)
Petra was carved out of rose-red rock beginning about 500 BC by the mainly merchant Nabataean Arabs. They chose the site for their capital due to its impregnable location: surrounded by rugged sandstone hills, it could be easily protected from all directions...
  GAT: Harrods Heaven (in: Girl About Town)
Resident 'It Girl' Ranya Khalil writes to her adoring readership...
  She's got the X-factor! (in: The Arts)
With immense pride in her Arab roots, a distinguished husky soulful voice and striking good looks…Haifa Kayali talks to Sharq about family, music and her enduring motivation behind making the big time.
  Winter Garden (in: Fashion & Beauty)
Two Sharq readers model this season’s latest fashion from tfnc
  Coptic Cairo (in: Travel)
Historically distinguished as the oldest part of the Middle East… Sharq explores Africa’s largest city, where the Holy Family sought refuge
  Iftah ya Simsim (in: Art & Design)
Abir Dajani Tuqan, a barrister at law and now an interior designer, welcomes Sharq into her home.
  Chantal Chamandy (in: The Arts)
Canadian Arab beauty storms the European music charts with a strong voice and an even stronger family
  Libya (in: Travel)
The Jewel In The Crown Of North African Tourism
  Inside the world of Ragheb Alama (in: The Arts)
An impressive 13 albums, 24 music videos and hundreds of concerts worldwide. Sharq speaks to the man whose career has spanned three decades.
  Restaurateur Extraordinaire (in: Enterprise)
SharqMagazine.com: Interview with head chef and co-founder of London Lebanese restaurant Al Bustan, Ina'am AtallaSharq meets Inaam Atalla, co-founder of one of London’s most popular Lebanese restaurants, and author of highly proclaimed cook book Simply Lebanese.
  Jul/Aug 2005 (in: Horoscopes)
  Aleppo: 4000 years behind the counter (in: Travel)
Since those earliest times, the long-distance trade in rare exotics and the face-to-face retailing of everyday essentials have been Aleppo’s sustenance. The clamor and calls emanating today from its suqs (markets) are the echoes of the same sounds that rang there four thousand years ago.
 
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