From rich cultural heritage to the dynamic and contemporary developments taking place, CNN Inside the Middle East showcases the beauty and complexity of the region
This year, the biggest names in the film industry will gather in the city of Cannes in southern France for the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival - the largest international showcase of cinematic art.
The phenomenal success of Black Panther, Marvel’s first superhero of African descent, got us thinking - how long before an Arab superhero goes mainstream and what will he or she look like?
The stage is perhaps the foremost platform for singers, actors and comedians to showcase their talents. For many performers around the world, making it big on a U.S. stage is the ultimate dream. We look at the Middle Eastern cast in the ten-time Tony award-winning Broadway play, “The Band’s Visit,” and how their heritage plays a role in their work.
In this worldwide exclusive, Inside the Middle East travels to Liverpool to meet football's newest superstar, Mo Salah, a man who rose from humble beginnings to conquer Europe and who'll carry the hopes of nation on his shoulders at this summer's World Cup.
S2 - SHOW #18 - Mo Salah: Liverpool’s Egyptian King
Born out of that diversity of the Middle East is a vibrant and distinct cultural scene. In 2017, Inside the Middle East explored this varied landscape, meeting artists showcasing their work to new audiences around the world.
We check out Morocco's unexpected but thriving surf scene. We're in Casablanca to follow the young Moroccans making waves on the international surfing circuit and go to Agadir where the scene was born.
Atop a plateau overlooking the city of Granada stands Alhambra, a mighty fortress and perhaps the most striking testament to southern Spain's Islamic past.
For many, Arabic music reached its heyday in the 1950s with singers like Egypt's Um Kalthoum. But today's music scene is quite different - many musicians sing Western-style pop or in English.
Jewelry - a universal form of adornment has been around since prehistoric times with shells, stones and bones all used as a form of protection or mark of status. But perhaps the most famous jewelry belongs to Egypt.
Meet an artist, a comedian and a composer who are pushing boundaries – whose creative process begins every day confronted by that blank piece of paper to fill.
We delve into the world of contemporary Arab art through the inter-connected stories of one man, three museums. We look at his art, his protégés and the people who collect it.
Inside the Middle East celebrates artistic expression across this diverse region. In Cairo, we meet several Egyptian filmmakers hoping to revive the art of cinema in Egypt.
With bold dreams to surpass the likes of Milan, Paris and New York, Dubai is the fast-rising fashion capital the Middle East and cocky newcomer on the international stage.
This month, 'Inside the Middle East' looks back at an incredible year in the world of arts, culture, and lifestyle across the region, revisiting some of our favorite stories from 2014.
‘Inside the Middle East’ explores southern Oman’s Dhofar Mountains and the ancient port city of Salalah. The Arabian desert near Salalah is one of the hottest, most inhospitable places on the planet.
'Inside the Middle East' explores the "vast, echoing and God-like" desert of Wadi Rum, a stunning expanse of windswept valleys and gorges made famous 100 years ago by the visit of British army officer T.E. Lawrence.
In 2011, Egypt alt-rockers Cairokee went from underground to mainstream with "Sot al Horeya," a song that became known as the 'soundtrack of the revolution'.
The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centers on the planet. Located at the foot of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the mall is bigger than 50 football fields.
A new documentary film produced in the United Arab Emirates offers a rare and touching insight into Dubai's large population of migrant workers, men who rarely get any media attention.
This month, 'Inside the Middle East' discovers how art, music and food are all influenced by the bustling streets of Cairo, the largest city in the Middle East.
