The idea of “Syrian women for human development” SFD, came from the heart of the Revolution, the depth of tragedy and resistance against the oppression of the dictatorship on the one hand and that of religious fundamentalism on the other, when the word became insufficient.

A website dedicated to creating stimulating lists of books, films and music, Listmuse has recently published a list of the best 100 books of all times.

The 260 pages novel details life under the Asad regime, in the period spanning from the early 60’s, to 2005.

The Crocodiles Trilogy is a history of the so called Arab Spring in Egypt.

Clearly inspired by Orwell’s Animal Farm, in The truth, Harb uses the metaphor of poultry to criticize contemporary Arab societies, and tackle the issue of the resort to a radical and political Islam as a solution to our societies’ difficulties.

The International Prize of Arabic Fiction (IPAF) also known as the Arab Booker has announced its long list. RAYA’s Ibrahim Nasrallah’s The King of Galilee, and Mohammad Hasan Alwan’s Beavers are on the list!