Raya Al-Jadir

Raya Al-Jadir is an Iraqi-British freelance writer. She holds an English degree from Queen Mary, University of London. Raya's interest range from culture, TV social projects and initiatives, literature and art but her main focus is disability rights issues, and she is the co-founder of Disability Horizons Arabic; the first Disability lifestyle e-magazine in the Arab region and runs her own site, Careless. Visit her blog and follow her on Instagram.

October 13, 2018 | Raya Al-Jadir

The Shroud Maker: Making money from Palestinian misery

Raya Al-Jadir speaks to Palestinian author and playwright Ahmed Masoud about his latest offering which takes readers on an imaginary story through Gaza

Published in: Europe & Russia, Interviews, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, UK
June 6, 2017 | Raya Al-Jadir

Dramatising Daesh: MBC's latest production

"Gharabeb Soud" a drama series that has intrigued many by its name alone, has been airing since the start of Ramadan, and it's causing a stir online. The controversy...

Published in: Africa, Asia & Americas, Egypt, Iraq, Middle East, Review - Films & Documentaries, Reviews, Saudi Arabia, Syria, US
July 14, 2016 | Raya Al-Jadir

A Palestinian gem

Noticing that the young Arab generation no longer speak or use Arabic, Hazboun decided to use her work to promote the beauty of the language.

Published in: Interviews, Middle East, Palestine, Videos & Photo Stories
October 13, 2015 | Raya Al-Jadir

'Dinner With Saddam' – A play that offers food for thought through comedy

Upon seeing the world première of Anthony Horowitz's new play "Dinner with Saddam" at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, one can't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable at...

Published in: Iraq, Middle East, Review - Films & Documentaries, Reviews
August 25, 2015 | Raya Al-Jadir

Weaving the way into the Palestinian fashion industry

Celebrating the resilience, patience and perseverance of every woman that has fought and struggled to succeed and survive in or out of Palestine, Untha is an upcoming fashion collection...

Published in: Interviews, Israel, Middle East, Palestine
June 15, 2015 | Raya Al-Jadir

Sewing together Palestinian history

For some, when you mention Palestine, images of war, bombings and destruction come to mind, most forget that Palestine has a rich and beautiful history and a colourful culture....

Published in: Article, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine