Once Upon A Time, I Was Born In Palestine
Listen and subscribe to Preserving Palestine: click here for Spotify and here for Apple Podcasts. Once upon a time, I was born in Jerusalem, just as my parents were. I spent the last two decades of my...
View ArticlePodcast: Anwar Hadid And Vin Arfuso Bond Over Their Palestinian Bravery
For GRAZIA’s inaugural episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Anwar Hadid and Vin Arfuso to join me as we discuss their documentary film, Walled Off, which will be released very soon. They also...
View ArticleDear Instagram, Stop Shadow Banning Me And Other Palestinians
If I were to list every time a Palestinian or activist that has been shadow-banned by Instagram for simply advocating for Palestinian human rights, well let’s just say it would take me a very long...
View ArticlePodcast: Joudie Kalla On Food, Freedom And Justice For All
For GRAZIA’s second episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Joudie Kalla to join me as we discuss the struggles women face in the industry, the cultural appropriation of Palestinian food, and how...
View ArticlePodcast: Lana Albeik Shuts Down The Stereotypes Of Arab Women
For GRAZIA’s third episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Palestinian-Syrian model Lana Albeik to join me as we discuss the stereotypes of Arab women, the repercussions of speaking up for...
View ArticlePodcast: Zaid Farouki On Generational Trauma And The Many Layers Of...
For GRAZIA’s fourth episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Zaid Farouki to join me as we discuss the effects of western colonialism, the trauma that is trickled down through each generation, and...
View ArticlePodcast: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin On Censorship And The Power Of Story-Telling
For GRAZIA’s fifth episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Ahmed Shihab-Eldin to join me as we discuss the conscious efforts of censorship by the mainstream media, his own take on how to fight for...
View ArticlePodcast: Fadie Musallet On Finally Showing The World Who He Really Is
For GRAZIA’s sixth episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Fadie Musallet to join me as we discuss what really makes Palestine so beautiful, the difficulty he faces every time he leaves and why it’s...
View ArticlePodcast: Elyanna Is Making An Entire Music Genre Of Her Own, And Her...
For GRAZIA’s seventh episode of Preserving Palestine, I invited Elyanna to join me as we discuss her transition from Nazareth to Los Angeles, the beginning of her musical career and how she’s making a...
View ArticleAll The Photos From Our International Women’s Day Event, Where We Announced...
On Wednesday March 8th, GRAZIA hosted an intimate صبحية to celebrate International Women’s Day, as well as the launch of season two of our viral podcast series, Preserving Palestine. The event took...
View ArticlePodcast: Lina Abu Akleh On Life Before And After Her Beloved Aunt, Shireen...
For GRAZIA’s first episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Lina Abu Akleh to join me as we discuss the aftershock since the murder of her aunt, Shireen Abu Akleh, the martyred...
View ArticlePodcast: Shukri Lawrence Explains How Trashy Clothing Is Deconstructing...
For GRAZIA’s second episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Shukri Lawrence to join me as we discuss how he and his business partner, Omar Braika, are sharing essential and meaningful...
View ArticlePodcast: Lina Hadid Explains Why Every Family Should Be Advocating For...
For GRAZIA’s third episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Lina Hadid to join me as we discuss how she became a lawyer and realised the need to “manifest her Palestinian-ness” after...
View ArticlePodcast: Zeid Hijazi Discusses What It Was Like To Win Fashion Trust Arabia...
For GRAZIA’s fourth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Zeid Hijazi to join me as we discuss what it was like to win the Debut Talent Prize from Fashion Trust Arabia in 2020, and...
View ArticlePodcast: Meera Albaba Shares A Glimpse Of Life In Gaza
For GRAZIA’s fifth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Meera Albaba to join me as we discuss why it is virtually impossible to operate a brand from within Gaza, and the problem...
View ArticleHands Off Al-Aqsa: Another Year, Another Ramadan Where Muslim Palestinians...
Occupation and injustice is something Palestinians have faced everyday since 1948, but it becomes especially unbearable to watch – not only for myself as a Palestinian from the diaspora, but for any...
View ArticlePreserving Palestine x Yalla Let’s Talk: Listen To Both Hosts Discuss The...
For GRAZIA’s sixth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Hani Dajani, host of the viral podcast show Yalla Let’s Talk, to join me for this special episode, where we interview each...
View ArticlePodcast: Sarah Bahbah On Rehashing Generational Trauma And Breaking The Cycle...
For GRAZIA’s seventh episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Sarah Bahbah to join me as we discuss the issues that stem from toxic societal expectations, in particularly surrounding...
View ArticlePodcast: MC Abdul On Being A Fearless And Limitless 14-Year-Old Boy Living In...
For GRAZIA’s eighth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited MC Abdul to join me as we discuss how he became a viral sensation at the age of 11 after posting a video of himself rapping...
View ArticlePodcast: Belly On Achieving The Arabian Dream
For GRAZIA’s ninth and final episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, I invited Belly to join me as we discuss his transition from living across the Middle East to eventually settling in the...
View ArticleTarahum for Gaza: Where To Donate And Fundraise In The UAE
Following the heartbreaking conflict occurring in Gaza, Palestine, which has resulted in over 4,500 deaths, over 1,500 of which have been children, a number of fundraising and donation initiatives have...
View ArticleBeyond Beauty: Huda Kattan Donates $1 Million To Humanitarian Organisations...
Huda Kattan has never been one to stay silent in the face of humanitarian issues. As the devastation for Palestinians in Gaza continues, the death toll in Gaza now surpasses 11,000, as access to water,...
View ArticleFrom Minimalism To Statement Pieces: GRAZIA’s Guide To Palestinian Jewellery...
With a rich culture and deep roots, Palestinian jewellery brands have held their own in the creative space for some time now. Intertwining tradition and resistance into their art, they create pieces in...
View ArticleThe GRAZIA Career Edit: Meet The Founder Of Dubai-Based Palestinian Brand,...
A brand rooted in heritage, passion and unyielding commitment, Dania Istaitie is the Palestinian Arab female founder behind ACTIVEIST. An athleisure brand that’s ethically and sustainably made,...
View ArticleFilmed In The West Bank, Farah Nabulsi’s ‘The Teacher’ Is Coming To GCC...
A poignant Palestinian film is set to premiere in the GCC very soon. British-Palestinian director Farah Nabulsi, who has previously been nominated for an Oscar, brings her highly-anticipated film The...
View ArticleVideo: Queen Rania Gives A Powerful Speech In Qatar Calling For A Complete...
Surpassing a death toll of 30,000 human beings, the Palestinian devastation in continues to unfold in Gaza. Unyieldingly committed to lending her voice to important matters, Queen Rania of Jordan has...
View ArticleBlazing A New Trail: Here Are 6 Things About Princess Salma Of Jordan You...
Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan is blazing a new trail. As the third child in the Jordanian royal family household, the princess has already established herself on the global stage. With...
View ArticleVideo: Palestinian-Owned Makeup Line SimiHaze Beauty Is Now Available To Shop...
Palestinian twins Simi and Haze Khadra have officially launched their playful yet minimal beauty line in the Middle East. Sold Exclusively in Sephora, the GRAZIA team got a first look at the functional...
View ArticleBeauty For Peace: Support Palestine And Boost Your Beauty Bag At This Event
As the Dubai community searches for more ways to show solidarity for Palestine, there’s a unique event taking a beauty-first approach. Taking place on March 21st at lifestyle concept store The...
View Article5 Charitable Initiatives In Dubai To Get Involved In This Ramadan
Rooted in humanitarian efforts, the UAE community is usually one of the first to extend a helping hand. And that homegrown instinct is only amplified during the Holy Month. While Ramadan centres a...
View Article“We Palestinians Only Know Resilience”: Saint Levant Dedicates His Coachella...
Palestinian artist Saint Levant took to the stage at Coachella this year and dedicated his performance to the people of Gaza. The star took to the stage to perform a number of his hit songs including...
View Article“I Feel A Moral Responsibility To Give Back”: Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan...
Dearest gentle readers, while most await for the newest Bridgerton season to be released, this era’s lead is already making noise on social and beyond for her unwavering stances on humanitarian causes....
View ArticleMeet The Palestinian Designers That Should Be On Your Radar
In the heart of Palestine, resilience knows no bounds, and these Palestinian designers are proof of that. These emerging brands are reshaping the fashion landscape, leaving a trailblazing mark on the...
View ArticleQueen Rania Pays Her California-Based Daughter A Visit While In The States...
Amidst a no-doubt hectic schedule of live interviews and official meetings, Queen Rania made sure to make some time to visit her youngest daughter, Princess Salma. Documenting the sweet stop, the...
View ArticleWhat’s The Story Behind Bella Hadid’s Keffiyeh Dress?
When Bella Hadid made her way to the Cannes streets searching for ice cream wearing this vintage dress, she knew that it turned her powerful strides into a vocal narrative. And with each heel walking...
View Article“All Eyes On Rafah”: From Sheikha Latifa To Bella Hadid, A-Listers Around The...
Since October 7th 2023, Gaza has been under intense bombardment and destruction. As of May 2024, the death toll on the strip has surpassed 36,000 people, most of which are women and children....
View ArticleAll Eyes On Rafah: Where To Donate To Help The People Of Gaza
With recent catastrophes in Gaza, all eyes are on Rafah’s turbulent experiences. The conflict from Israel’s bombardment has resulted in over 35,000 fatalities many of which are women and children. With...
View Article“Collectively We Can Do Something”: Dubai Bling’s Ebraheem Al Samadi Talks...
While many await the next season of the popular reality show, Dubai Bling’s Ebraheem Al Samadi has been making noise on his social platform about the devastations happening in Gaza. Now 10 months on...
View ArticleWho is Valerie Tarazi? Meet The Athlete Representing Palestine At The Paris...
There’s excitement wafting in the air for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 approaching in two weeks. And this year, the qualifying athletes are emerging as beacons of hope for the people of Palestine....
View Article“We Want To Stand For Those People Who Can’t”: Valerie Tarazi Shares Her Goal...
Valerie Tarazi, the Palestinian-American swimmer representing Palestine at the 2024 Olympics, has brought her unwavering passion to the City of Lights, Paris. At just 24 years old, Tarazi, known for...
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