Disability Arts Online, the online journal for disabled and Deaf artists and practitioners, is looking for journalists to join their Board of Trustees. The organisation is also looking for disabled journalists to cover some of the Cultural Olympiad events. If you are interested please email:editor@disabilityartsonline.org.uk

On Wednesday 16 May, Bidisha will launch her book Beyond the Wall: Writing a Path Through Palestine with a panel debate about the challenges, rewards and responsibilities of international journalism.

By Iqbal Tamimi

The 30 years old Algerian hip-hop dancer, Sofia Boutella, French, of Algerian origins caused a great deal of controversy and outrage on social networks among Algerians for participating in what has been described as pornographic filming scenes,  for her role in "street dance 2", which began to hit French  Cinema mid-week.

On the occasion of the launch of her photographic exhibition and book named ‘DUST’, Swedish  photographer Xenia Niokolsaya will participate to a symposium on May 12th at Rawabet Theatre on Egypt’s abandoned architectural heritage, during which she will present her recently published book. Together with historians, architects, artists and theorists, the panellists will discuss a myriad of issues relating to the architectural legacy in light of their individual research and projects.


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By Iqbal Tamimi

The administration arm of ‘Alummah’ channel is getting ready for the launch of "Maria" satellite channel in the Arab region. Its pilot broadcasts will start towards the end of this month, where all the staff including the broadcasters will be veiled women.  No men or non-veiled women will be employed says Sheikha Safaa , the manager of the channel.