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Honouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar BabanHonouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar Baban

For Omar Baban, design is more than an aesthetic pursuit — it’s a bridge between history and modernity, where heritage is not just preserved but reimagined for generations to come.For Omar Baban, design is more than an aesthetic pursuit — it’s a bridge between history and modernity, where heritage is not just preserved but reimagined for generations to come.

Hajj memoirs as a cornerstone of Turkish identity & cultureHajj memoirs as a cornerstone of Turkish identity & culture

In 1947, a sight of a Turkish flag on a haji's ship at Jeddah Islamic seaport would move locals to tears as it served as a reminder of Türkiye's historical mission in Mecca and Medina, a memory to be preserved for future generations.In 1947, a sight of a Turkish flag on a haji's ship at Jeddah Islamic seaport would move locals to tears as it served as a reminder of Türkiye's historical mission in Mecca and Medina, a memory to be preserved for future generations.

META censorship: Women artists embrace Palestine’s watermelon metaphorMETA censorship: Women artists embrace Palestine’s watermelon metaphor

The sight of a watermelon is increasingly unsettling to Israelis as the fruit has long been associated with the Palestinian struggle for freedom. It has now entered the digital realm.The sight of a watermelon is increasingly unsettling to Israelis as the fruit has long been associated with the Palestinian struggle for freedom. It has now entered the digital realm.

A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auctionA Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, renowned for its craftsmanship and heritage, fetched one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument, highlighting its rarity and historical importance, according to the auction house.The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, renowned for its craftsmanship and heritage, fetched one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument, highlighting its rarity and historical importance, according to the auction house.

Long-awaited haven: Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respiteLong-awaited haven: Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respite

After years of negotiation, Iraq’s capital has opened its first skatepark, giving young people a rare space for recreation and self-expression in a country long impacted by conflict.After years of negotiation, Iraq’s capital has opened its first skatepark, giving young people a rare space for recreation and self-expression in a country long impacted by conflict.

Beyonce claims her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy with 'Cowboy Carter'Beyonce claims her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy with 'Cowboy Carter'

The superstar singer triumphed over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and others to claim the trophy while Kendrick Lamar claimed five awards, including record and song of the year.The superstar singer triumphed over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and others to claim the trophy while Kendrick Lamar claimed five awards, including record and song of the year.

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

At the heart of efforts to reimagine, reconstruct, and reclaim the past is a power grab that could cost India its pluralist identity.At the heart of efforts to reimagine, reconstruct, and reclaim the past is a power grab that could cost India its pluralist identity.

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politicsTo preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to uglyBollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's historyHistoric mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politicsTo preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to uglyBollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Honouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar BabanHonouring the past, designing the future: The vision of Omar Baban

Hajj memoirs as a cornerstone of Turkish identity & cultureHajj memoirs as a cornerstone of Turkish identity & culture

META censorship: Women artists embrace Palestine’s watermelon metaphorMETA censorship: Women artists embrace Palestine’s watermelon metaphor

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Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politicsTo preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to uglyBollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's historyHistoric mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politicsTo preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to uglyBollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auctionA Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

Long-awaited haven: Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respiteLong-awaited haven: Baghdad's first skatepark offers boarders rare respite

Beyonce claims her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy with 'Cowboy Carter'Beyonce claims her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy with 'Cowboy Carter'