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.

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
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