Shafik Mandhai
Middle East Eye
United Kingdom
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Berlinale 2023: Race, misogyny and a fawning tribute to Israel's Golda Meir
The middle eastern films at the Berlin Film Festival included a controversial biopic of Israel's late prime minister → Read More
Quiz: How much do you know about World Cup host Qatar?
The Gulf state is the first Arab or Middle Eastern country to host football's most prestigious tournament → Read More
Vikings, human sacrifice and bad hygiene: Early Islamic descriptions of Russia and Ukraine
Abbasid chroniclers like Ibn Fadlan visited the region in the hope of spreading Islam and establishing trade routes, leaving detailed descriptions of the people living there → Read More
UK Palestine activists shut down Israeli drone maker's factory in Leicester
Protesters scale roof of building and shut down operations at subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems → Read More
Manchester United stars Pogba and Diallo raise Palestinian flag
Midfielders join Leicester City pair Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana in expressing solidarity with Palestinians as Israel continues bombing Gaza → Read More
Israel use of Quran verses to justify Gaza bombardment sparks anger
Official Arabic language Twitter account posts verses from the chapter known as 'the elephant' alongside images of a missile attack on a neighbourhood in the besieged territory → Read More
Two in five Americans say Islam 'is incompatible with US values'
Research by New America Foundation and American Muslim Institution finds high levels of distrust towards Muslims in US. → Read More
Ali Milani, the young Muslim politician challenging Boris Johnson
Ali Milani, Labour's parliamentary candidate in the former foreign secretary's constituency, shuns personality politics. → Read More
Family fears UAE will deport Uighur to China
Relatives have no knowledge of what has happened to Abudujilili Supi after his arrest in the UAE last week. → Read More
The Azeri master of Mugham: From war to the Royal Albert Hall
After being spotted while working as a porter having been shot in war, Gochag Askarov became a celebrated folk singer. → Read More
Does Bollywood have a women problem?
Critics say depictions of women in Indian cinema normalise misogynistic ideas and sexual harassment. → Read More
One year of Trump: The effect on the Middle East
Is Trump's foreign policy on Israel, Iran and the GCC all that different from previous administrations? → Read More
Experts doubt Emirati claim Qatar intercepted aircraft
Analysts say UAE allegations are likely in retaliation of Doha's UN complaint over Emirati infringement of its airspace. → Read More
Why are Indian officials banned from Sikh Gurdwaras?
Canada, US, and UK groups take action after arrest of British Sikh in Punjab and amid 'interference' in their affairs. → Read More
Israel's new death penalty bill 'targets Palestinians'
Proposed changes would allow death penalty to be used against those convicted of 'terrorist activity'. → Read More
Lorde target of 'bullying' after dropping Israel show
Kiwi singer cancelled concert after open letter to her by BDS activists highlighted Israel's treatment of Palestinians. → Read More
Half of UK sees The Sun tabloid as 'negative influence'
As report shows public faith in tabloids plummeting, activists seeks to hit newspapers where it hurts - in the budget. → Read More
The rise and rise of 'halal' business
Islamic industries are expanding globally and governments are taking notice of a sector that could be worth trillions. → Read More
Campaigners accuse India of torturing British Sikh
Jagtar Singh Johal's arrest three weeks ago in the Indian state of Punjab has sparked anger among the Sikh diaspora. → Read More
How big an issue is Islamophobia in Poland?
Analysts say the country has become increasingly hostile to Muslims in the wake of the refugee crisis. → Read More