Society

Games of chance and society in the Middle East

A historical look at how chance-based games shaped culture, law, and society in the Middle East.
A man fixes the United Arab Emirates’ national flag to the roof of his house in Dubai, after a call by the UAE’s vice president, prime minister, and ruler of Dubai, urging people across the country to hoist the flag as a symbol of unity and pride.

What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence.

Arab-Israeli educator Suleiman Suleiman advocates shared responsibility and coexistence


The Biological Will is a reflection of hope - opinion

This is our responsibility: to enable continuity, nurture hope, and ensure that the light of life shines brightly, even in the darkest times. 

 A DNA double helix.

From Swiss socialite to fame: 'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein ends in Paris

The world of socialites and extravagant transformations bids farewell to Jocelyn Wildenstein, a Swiss-born figure renowned for her dramatic feline-like appearance.

 Jocelyn Wildenstein at the 5th Annual "Little Black Dress" Gala benefiting the LA-based Pediatric Epilepsy Project on November 18, 2006 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA.

Deep divides between Israeli Arabs, Jews in social issues and equality, survey finds

A large majority of Arab citizens surveyed ranked violence and crime in the Arab sector as the most concerning issue, followed by anti-Arab racism, housing and land shortages, and education.

 Hundreds of Arab and Jewish youth in southern Israel took part in a march for unity and solidarity in May 2024.

From 'Vulva Stones' to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society

Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

 Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old agricultural society in Morocco's Oued Beht

The people who lived at the site were farmers who cultivated barley, wheat, peas, olives, and pistachios on the arid land.

 Tiznit province in the Atlas mountains.

Beyond simple charity: A nonprofit empowers the poor to become independent

‘I don’t think there was any other time that a bill passed in Israel with no objections.’

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

Tand’if Cleaning Cooperative: The Arabic cleaning group promoting social change

The Tand’if Cleaning Cooperative promotes social change and fights to offer an alternative to the exploitation of contractor companies.

 SHIRA MIZRAHI, co-director of the Jerusalem branch of Tand’if: ‘Jerusalem will continue to be complex for years to come, but civil society organizations generate hope and make a real and sustainable change.’

Arab-Israeli CEO: October 7 led to radicalization, tension in Israeli society

Passover perspectives: Israeli executives answer the Four Questions

 Maisam Jaljuli

Israeli attacks bus driver after ‘bumpy ride’ woke him up

Multiple instances of assaults against bus drivers have been reported in recent years – a concerning trend as bus accidents have the capacity to injure many people.

Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

Step-siblings become spouses: How do their parents react?

Step-siblings Matilda and Smalley's love story defies social norms as they navigate criticism and judgment to be together.

 Matilda and Samoli, brothers who became husband and wife