Assala, Daughter of Damascus, Comes Home
More than 15 years after her support for the Syrian uprising kept her away, one of the Arab world’s most celebrated voices returned to the city where she was born.
By Aladdin · September 18, 2026
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Culture
Kurdish Culture Steps Into View in Damascus
At the Damascus International Fair, a dedicated Kurdish pavilion is presenting dress, music and craftsmanship in its own name for the first time, an unusual sight with a much longer history behind it.
By Celine Kassem · September 2, 2026
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