An Iranian cleric once uttered in a reckless statement that Iran controls four Arab capitals, namely: Beirut, Damascus, Sanaa and Baghdad. Many anti-Iran parties held debates on this statement,...

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Makroutah and Muttabaq

Aubergines, courgettes and yougurt is all you need to get started

I received a phone call from a highly educated and cultured woman who asked me about the secret behind the West Bank's silence regarding the Right of Return and...

These egg fritters, or ojji, will always take me back to my grandma’s kitchen. This was one of her go-to late night dinners. The smell of the parsley and cumin are absolutely heavenly!

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The best part of this dish is it really doesn’t need any work, it is a matter of tossing all the ingredients together in a pan and baking.

It is rich and meaty, given the meatiness of the meat as well as the flesh of the aubergine.

You may not know much about Saudi cuisine, but after trying this dish, I bet you’ll want to find out more!

Musakhan is one of Palestine’s greatest gifts to the world, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why

Kaykat joz al-hind, which translates to coconut cake, is a one-bowl cake that requires nothing more than a bowl and some elbow grease!

Only when occupation ends and justice is addressed will the Israel-Palestine conflict be resolved

The colder winter months require comforting stews and this okra and meat dish delivers!

This dish is one of my all-time favourite winter dishes and I can keep telling you how much I love this dish or you can just make it and find out for yourself!

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Leaked tapes reveal Egypt's support for Trump's Jerusalem decision

Serve them up with a cup of light or dark Arabic coffee or a cup of tea and enjoy!